Painting the Hull

We decided to paint the hull ourselves after getting a quote of $3000 to get it sprayed with Awl Grip. We didn't think it would be all that hard, we'd both painted many things so how hard would it really be? We decided to roll and tip it, watched a few YouTube videos, and gave it a go! It was really pretty easy. The trick is to get the consistency right and to keep moving fast so that the edge always stays wet. The tipping part is like magic! After you drag the brush (very lightly) across the rolled paint, it turns smooth as glass (if you have the right consistency/it's not too hot/windy/humid/etc.) We bought a primer to put underneath, but after getting all set up and then opening it, we realized it was the wrong thing. We decided to skip it and just go straight to the Easypoxy (maybe you shouldn't do this, but it went on great and had no problem adhering so we were happy).

What we used:

• Pettit Easypoxy in Blue Ice (2 quarts)
• Pettit Brushing Thinner 120
• Closed cell foam roller for the rolling (small size is best so the area you are working with doesn't dry on you)
• Badger hair paint brush for the tipping (keep the brush clean the whole time)

Here's the rolling

And here's the tipping

See, magic huh!

Taadaa!