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19 lis 2012 · Testers have annually scrutinized the paint swatches and rated the topside coatings on gloss retention, flow out, scratch resistance, and anti-oxidation ability. In this final round of evaluating, we will also compare the panel results with the products real-world performances aboard our test boats.
19 lip 2009 · While our panel test (Practical Sailor August 2008) seeks out the most durable topside paint, this Jelly test was to determine which two-part LPU is the most user-friendly for the amateur painter and whether the project is manageable for the average do-it-yourselfer.
14 sty 2002 · The topsides, other than what we slipped into calling “The Bracelet,” were painted with a good marine enamel. The Bracelet was wiped clean again and divided into 39 squares, port and starboard, for the 39 kinds of paint.
A topside paint is any paint you apply above the waterline anywhere on your boat. This includes the sides of the hull, deck, and interiors. Marine topside paints are commonly one of the following types: one-part polyurethane, two-part polyurethane, and alkyd marine enamel.
13 maj 2014 · Crazing cracks spread too far, and the base coat bleeds through the color coat. It’s time to paint. Remember, you’ve got that crazy do-it-yourself gene too. Two topsides paints are marketed to DIY boaters, and we put them to the test.
1 lip 2024 · Topside paint is paint that’s applied on the top half of the boat, or the part of the boat that isn’t submerged in the water. While this type of paint can get wet, it’s used mostly for decorative purposes rather than protective purposes.
23 kwi 2024 · Visit West Marine for helpful tips from the experts for paint selection and the steps required to complete your DIY boat painting job.
