I’m about to start painting the outside of my Skerry. Based on some research I did a few months ago, I purchased Interlux Pre-Kote (one quart) for a primer, and Interlux Toplac Plus (two quarts). Unfortunately, some of the links I found back then have gone stale.
I’ll be varnishing the interior, rudder, centerboard and spars after I paint the hull.
A few questions:
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Do I have enough paint and primer?
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How many coats of each?
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What preparation of the surface do I do before each coat? (The boat is already sanded.) Between coats of paint, I’ve read about wet-sanding with 400 grit sandpaper, and using scotch-brite pads, but I’m unsure about when to use each.
I’m a complete newbie, so I’d appreciate detailed advice, especially about how to apply primer and paint, and especially about these specific primer and paint products. I’ve watched videos, but details seem to differ depending on the products being used.