What kind of paint, any suggestions?
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Painting a rudder
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Posted: Feb 20, 2011 - 06:30 PM
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Posted: Feb 21, 2011 - 08:39 AM
I just finished both rudders and daggerboards on my Tiger...I used black gelcoat, more durable than any paint, a bit more work cause you have to wet sand... then then compound to a smooth finish, but now I won't have to worry so much about scrathing the finish.
Kenny
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Kenny Boudreaux
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Goodall Design "Southern Area Rep"
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Kenny
sailboxes.com
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Kenny Boudreaux
2010 C2 F18 USA 323
Goodall Design "Southern Area Rep"
Owner of Sailboxes.com
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Posted: Feb 21, 2011 - 09:45 AM
AwlGrip or some other two-part linear polyurethane
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Posted: Feb 21, 2011 - 10:04 AM
Or go cheap. I used white laquer in a rattle can from home depot on my dart 18 rudders. Prepped with 320 wet/dry then did 4 light coats and some finish wet sanding & polishing. They came out awesome and still looked great after 3 years of heavy sailing.