Good morning fellas,
I have a 1999, 2520 which I've owned since new so I know what kind of paint is on the bottom. I put a coat of Pettit Unepoxy on it every year (black). The first few years were fine, but over the past 2-3 years, every fall when it gets pulled more and more of it is peeling. There are spots here and there but the MAJORITY of the peeling is occurring right down the center line of the bottom. Judging by the "look" of the bare fiberglass, I think it is a safe bet some of the peeling is occurring while it is still in the water. If it is left over release wax, why wasn't it peeling during the first year or two? I've asked around the marina and the concensus (and this is the way I am leaning) is to get all the loose chips off by hand first. Then clean the bare areas with acetone rubbing in one direction and using a clean rag almost with every wipe. Touch up with the unepoxy which is left (which is probably less than 1/2 quart but enough to hit the bare spots with). A light sanding all over and then a coat of Interlux Micron Extra (An ablative paint that can go over a hard unepoxy type paint that is on there now). Any thoughts?
Tim :?:
I have a 1999, 2520 which I've owned since new so I know what kind of paint is on the bottom. I put a coat of Pettit Unepoxy on it every year (black). The first few years were fine, but over the past 2-3 years, every fall when it gets pulled more and more of it is peeling. There are spots here and there but the MAJORITY of the peeling is occurring right down the center line of the bottom. Judging by the "look" of the bare fiberglass, I think it is a safe bet some of the peeling is occurring while it is still in the water. If it is left over release wax, why wasn't it peeling during the first year or two? I've asked around the marina and the concensus (and this is the way I am leaning) is to get all the loose chips off by hand first. Then clean the bare areas with acetone rubbing in one direction and using a clean rag almost with every wipe. Touch up with the unepoxy which is left (which is probably less than 1/2 quart but enough to hit the bare spots with). A light sanding all over and then a coat of Interlux Micron Extra (An ablative paint that can go over a hard unepoxy type paint that is on there now). Any thoughts?
Tim :?: