Bilge Paint

[Rocket]

I have a few areas in the bilge where the paint/gelcoat has lifted and raw fiberglass is showing. What paint is used for this touch up and is there a prep procedure? Also where can you buy this paint to match the same color. The parts list calls it Gel coat, color is Oyster.

 

[Theresamarie11]

See here: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.ph...in-my-engine-compartment?highlight=bilge+coat

Many of us have had this happen, it can be fixed.. and is cosmetic for the most part. I called Sea Ray on it.

 

[Rocket]

Thanks for the reference perfect!!

 

[The Bill Collector]

I bought a quart of this and I am still applying it.....

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• Pettit: EZ Bilge - High Performance Bilge Paint

• Tough, Resilient Finish

Description
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EZ Bilge is a durable high performance alkyd finish specially formulated to withstand the abuses associated with boat bilges. The hard wearing finish is resistant to antifreeze, grease, gasoline, diesel fluid and engine oil. Its tough resilient surface will stand up to years of abrasion and wear. EZ Bilge utilizes a high solids formula that is easy to apply by brush, roller or spray.
• High gloss finish
• Solids: 51% (by volume); 65% (by weight); VOC: 388gm⁄l max.
• Thinner: 120 Brushing Thinner, or 121 Spraying Thinner
• Theoretical coverage is 545 ft²⁄gallon; at least 2 coats recommended

 

[Lazy Daze]

Spectrum is crazy expensive, I have a 2”x4” area that needs touching up but $150 for a quart of paint is a bit much.

If you're referencing the "Spectrum" that we typically talk about here, it's not paint. It's gelcoat. Also, that would be crazy to buy a quart of product when you can get it in much smaller sizes - a few ounces. Just google for it - it's easy to find. Or, sand and use bilge paint as referenced above - and there are many other threads about this, which can be found via searching.

 

[NotHerDecision]

I use interlux bilgekote in gray and I am very happy. It does need to be applied thin and can take a few days to cure Imgur it comes out really nice

 

[Boating_Fanatic]

I use interlux bilgekote in gray and I am very happy. It does need to be applied thin and can take a few days to cure Imgur it comes out really nice

Do you apply it in a few thin coats, or just 1?

 

[Maybe A Dancer]

I bought a quart of this and I am still applying it.....

Home > Search "bilge paint" > EZ Bilge - High Performance Bilge Paint

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• Pettit: EZ Bilge - High Performance Bilge Paint

• Tough, Resilient Finish

Description
Specs
Features
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EZ Bilge is a durable high performance alkyd finish specially formulated to withstand the abuses associated with boat bilges. The hard wearing finish is resistant to antifreeze, grease, gasoline, diesel fluid and engine oil. Its tough resilient surface will stand up to years of abrasion and wear. EZ Bilge utilizes a high solids formula that is easy to apply by brush, roller or spray.
• High gloss finish
• Solids: 51% (by volume); 65% (by weight); VOC: 388gm⁄l max.
• Thinner: 120 Brushing Thinner, or 121 Spraying Thinner
• Theoretical coverage is 545 ft²⁄gallon; at least 2 coats recommended

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Mark,

How close did this color match in your bilge?

Did you add a hardener?

THANKS !

RWS

 

[Captsteve427]

See here: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.ph...in-my-engine-compartment?highlight=bilge+coat

Many of us have had this happen, it can be fixed.. and is cosmetic for the most part. I called Sea Ray on it.

This link doesn't work. I too have gel coat that's cracked and lifting from it being applied too thick. I assume the only solution is to remove the old chipping/pealing stuff, grind it down and fill with gel coat?!

 

[Maybe A Dancer]

Actually I really need to do the busy parts of the bilge - as a freshen up and want something that will be easy to maintain.

I don't mind doing the prep and will only do this task with a high quality product that I can brush on and will be an exact match to the existing color for my model/year.

Guess I'm spoiled as my 10 meter was designed as a full liner boat and her liners were a perfect smooth gelcoat.

RWS

 

[The Bill Collector]

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Mark,

How close did this color match in your bilge?

Did you add a hardener?

THANKS !

RWS

I went down to the boathouse and it appears I used this product. (sorry)
Interlux Bilgekote Bilge Paint - Gray
It's an identical match to what I have in there. No added hardener here.

https://www.jamestowndistributors.c...De2bReHg4gBPv0j4AvJqeUUcAStZDZThoC8VUQAvD_BwE