Repainting an old GRP boat

   I have a nice old GRP Solo that I’d like to (cosmetically) spruce up before I sail it a bit next year and decide whether I want to stick with the class. Any recommendations r.e paint for the floor in particular? Brands/types/tips would be much appreciated!

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EmmyC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Oct 10 Location: Berkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote EmmyC Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Repainting an old GRP boat Posted: 29 Nov 19 at 3:04pm
	I have a nice old GRP Solo that I’d like to (cosmetically) spruce up before I sail it a bit next year and decide whether I want to stick with the class. Any recommendations r.e paint for the floor in particular? Brands/types/tips would be much appreciated!

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6147	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 19 at 3:24pm
	Painting GRP boats overall is a bit problematic, in that the most effective paints are viciously expensive and unpleasant to handle. However if you only want to do the floor I've found International Interdeck to be surprisingly durable and straightforward to handle.

Sussex Lad Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 08 Jun 18 Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sussex Lad Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 19 at 6:45pm
	for the outside the international 2 packs are very durable if you use the primer but add a bit of weight. I've used interdeck with good results. The grey looks very smart. It's very non slip i.e. quite abrasive.

piglet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 476	Post Options Post Reply Quote piglet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 19 at 9:58pm
	Nooooo, don't paint a GRP boat. Once it's painted it will always have to be repainted. And unless it's sprayed it looks kak. imo