What do you use to thin the sterling topcoats and is this a water clean up paint. I have read the tutorial and seem to understand adding the brushing converter and catalyst. also what do you thin the yacht primer with
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Sterling topcoat & primers are organic solvent based systems, NOT water-based like System 3 Topcoat & Yacht Primer.
Are you sure you don't have System 3 and Sterling mixed up?
System 3 Topcoat & Yacht Primer = water-based, clean up with water. 2 part system: Uses base paint and crosslinker. Thins with water.
Sterling Topcoat & High Build Primer = organic solvent based (a respirator is mandatory). 2 part system: Uses a Brushing Catalyst/Converter and then is thinned with Brushing Reducer. Clean up with MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone).
I've used them both. Sterling Topcoat rates a 9.5 out of 10 in my book. System 3 Topcoat rates a 2.5 out of 10.
I do use & like System 3 Yacht Primer exclusively.
Are you sure you don't have System 3 and Sterling mixed up?
System 3 Topcoat & Yacht Primer = water-based, clean up with water. 2 part system: Uses base paint and crosslinker. Thins with water.
Sterling Topcoat & High Build Primer = organic solvent based (a respirator is mandatory). 2 part system: Uses a Brushing Catalyst/Converter and then is thinned with Brushing Reducer. Clean up with MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone).
I've used them both. Sterling Topcoat rates a 9.5 out of 10 in my book. System 3 Topcoat rates a 2.5 out of 10.
I do use & like System 3 Yacht Primer exclusively.
thanks for the info I have it now..! I will be painting a (formerly)gel coated boat. I am in the process of sanding. I will be using the Yacht primer and the topcoat. Can I use a respirator from home depot or do I need a special one? Any tips on thinning? is it better to thin the paint and use more coats? This will bemy first attempt at roll and tip but I figure the paint will be worth it I want a very durable paint.
Use S3 Primer and if you use S3 Topcoat no respirator needed, just ventilate well. If you use Sterling Topcoat get a respirator with a P95 cartridge and carbon filter. Do not use an N95 filter this is a particulate filter for dust.
Since you didn't say which topcoat I gave an answer for both.
Tom
Since you didn't say which topcoat I gave an answer for both.
Tom
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here is a very detailed, but not overwhelming, tutorial on roll and tip application of Sterling topcoat....cheetah wrote:t Any tips on thinning? is it better to thin the paint and use more coats?.....
http://boatbuildercentral.com/howto/ste ... ll_tip.php
Personally, I prefer to get coverage first with the first two coat - not being overly concerned with dust specs and small runs, then after sanding the last coat i thin a little more so it lays out better.
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I will be using the sterling topcoat.
Joel, as far as coverage how much sterling did you use on the aquasport?I have a j-craft skiff centerconsole 16' by 84" beam the sides are 12" high. Do you think a quart will cover the ouside and console? I posted some pics on the powerboat forum under "J-Craft"
Thanks you guys are great I will keep the pics comig
Andy
I will be using the sterling topcoat.
Joel, as far as coverage how much sterling did you use on the aquasport?I have a j-craft skiff centerconsole 16' by 84" beam the sides are 12" high. Do you think a quart will cover the ouside and console? I posted some pics on the powerboat forum under "J-Craft"
Thanks you guys are great I will keep the pics comig
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Andy,cheetah wrote:have a j-craft skiff centerconsole 16' by 84" beam the sides are 12" high. Do you think a quart will cover the ouside and console?
Andy
We used less than 3 quarts of white on the Aquasport. That covered the hull from the water line up, the cap, the console, and the leaning post. 2 quarts would have been enough for the hull and console only. We used an offwhite paint (Matterhorn White) over the System three light grey primer. If you use a color other than white, you can expect to use at least one more coat to get even coverage.
NOTE: make sure your sanded primer is even in coverage (no sand through spots), or you will need much more pain int those places
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