What is rolling and tipping paint?

What is rolling and tipping paint?

What is rolling & tipping? The roll & tip method is a non-stop, fast-moving, two-person endeavor where one person applies a thin coat of paint with a roller, and the other person follows immediately behind with a brush to remove the roller stipple (‘orange peel’ texture) and smooth out the surface.

Can you use topside paint on the bottom?

If the bottom of a watercraft doesn’t require anti-fouling properties, then we can use topside paint on the bottom of a hull. These paints provide excellent water and abrasion resistance. In short, topside paints can be used on the bottom of a boat, but bottom paints cannot be used topside.

Can you paint a fiberglass boat with a roller?

Once your area is safe, clean, and dry, apply the primer (sometimes called a “tie coat”) over the gel coat. You can use either a brush or a roller for this, but the goal is to have a thin, even coat of primer everywhere on the fiberglass where you’ll end up painting.

Where to use Brightside polyurethane topside paint?

A hard, high-gloss topside finish, Brightside® Polyurethane creates that sprayed-on look when applied by brush in thin coats. It can be used anywhere above the true waterline, it’s easy to clean, resists staining and has great abrasion resistance. There are many stores that sell Interlux products throughout the United States.

What kind of paint does Interlux Brightside use?

Interlux Interprotect Epoxy Barrier Coat Kit – Gray Interprotect 2000E is a unique two part epoxy coating that protects new and used fiberglass hulls by preventing water absorption. The formula… Interlux Pre-Kote Brightside Boat Primer – White Interlux is one of the largest manufacturers of high quality high performance marine paint and primers.

How long does it take to apply Brightside paint?

Apply 2-3 coats of Brightside, allowing a minimum of 16 hours between coats. Sand between coats with 320-grit sandpaper. Note: Avoid applying late in the day as condensation can cause loss of gloss overnight.

What kind of resin is used in Brightside?

To ensure high-gloss retention, Brightside contains Poly flow 4000 resins and surface stabilizers. Additionally, its fluro micro-additive allows for easy clean-ups, is stain resistant, and provides added abrasion resistance.