There’s always a boat or two in the marina that seem to shine brighter than the rest, a piano-style finish reflecting everything around it.
Usually, these are the boats that are fished professionally, with Awlgrip, Imron or Interspray professional polyurethane paints.
To find out more about how this work gets done, Mad Mariner’s article on The Perfect Paint Job, reprinted from DIY Boat Owner, explains the job, from prep work to the spray booth.
Whether you have paint work done for you or do it yourself, it always helps to understand the process. Read up when you get a chance.
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