What is the best primer to use on fiberglass?

What is the best primer to use on fiberglass?

Rust-Oleum Marine Wood & Fiberglass Primer provides a smooth base coat on surfaces that will be top coated with Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Topside Paint. Recommended for wood and fiberglass that is above the waterline.

Do I need to prime fiberglass boat before painting?

You can start by using a primer, although it is not necessary with a fiberglass boat. After you’ve applied one layer of primer, you can use a 300-grit sandpaper and lightly sand the boat before applying the next coat. You will want to begin painting within 2 hours of completing the primer for best results.

What kind of paint do you use on a fiberglass boat?

Polyurethane Paint
Two-Part Polyurethane Paint: The hard and glossy finish of this paint is extremely sturdy. It’s best suited for fiberglass and may crack if painted onto other materials. Multiple layers of its thin coats need to be applied by either rolling and tipping or spraying. This extremely durable paint can last up to 60 months.

How do you prep new fiberglass for paint?

Every square millimeter of the finish to be painted will require sanding and prep work. Fill any low spots in the fiberglass. To raise the profile of low spots in the surface, use a fiberglass glazing putty. Work the putty into the low spot, and then sand it away until the area is flush with the rest of the surface.

How do you prep fiberglass for primer?

The primer should be wet sanded with 400 grit paper or finer in order to mate with the top coats being used. Be sure to thoroughly dry and wipe down the surface with clean paper towels and do any additional cleaning with a final wash or wax and grease remover.

Can you paint a fiberglass boat with Rustoleum?

DESCRIPTION AND USES . Rust-Oleum® Marine Coatings Topside Paint is an oil- based alkyd designed to provide a durable, abrasion and weather resistant finish on fiberglass, wood and metal boat surfaces. It offers UV protection and is easy to apply. DO NOT USE BELOW THE WATERLINE.

What paint works on fiberglass?

Acrylic Latex Acrylic paint adheres well to fiberglass, overcoming one of the main challenges to painting this material. Acrylic paint is less likely to crack and blister, and will hold up well to cleaning. This water-based paint is easy to apply, and contains fewer chemicals, so is more environmentally friendly.

Will Rustoleum paint stick to fiberglass?

Rust-Oleum® Marine Coatings Wood & Fiberglass Primer primes bare, lightly rusted and previously painted surfaces. Apply to wood or fiberglass surfaces above the waterline. Sands easily.