I need the name of a good primer and paint that is ideal for sealing a metal object so I can keep it underwater and it won't rust.
p.s. this is item will be in POOL water.
Quote from: tussey on June 30, 2008, 02:09:41 PM
I need the name of a good primer and paint that is ideal for sealing a metal object so I can keep it underwater and it won't rust.
What kind of metal? Salt water or fresh?
chlorinated freshwater, don't know the kind of metal
Go to a boat repair shop and ask for antifouling bottom paint.Val Zpar makes it in different colors.It will protect from all types of water.
Here's a list some are pool specific.
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Pool-and-Marine-Paint-Store_W0QQgclidZCIWy7Q5fKfnQ5AQ51CFR0RnQ51odlDfhBQ51QQtZkm
Quote from: ben2go on June 30, 2008, 03:44:54 PM
Go to a boat repair shop and ask for antifouling bottom paint.Val Zpar makes it in different colors.It will protect from all types of water.
Here's a list some are pool specific.
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Pool-and-Marine-Paint-Store_W0QQgclidZCIWy7Q5fKfnQ5AQ51CFR0RnQ51odlDfhBQ51QQtZkm
that stuff looks expensive, also do they make it in a spray can?
For a second there, I thought you wanted to paint the object UNDER water. :dunno_white:
Hmm. Dunno if you can do that... :laugh:
Quote from: tussey on June 30, 2008, 05:58:10 PM
Quote from: ben2go on June 30, 2008, 03:44:54 PM
Go to a boat repair shop and ask for antifouling bottom paint.Val Zpar makes it in different colors.It will protect from all types of water.
Here's a list some are pool specific.
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Pool-and-Marine-Paint-Store_W0QQgclidZCIWy7Q5fKfnQ5AQ51CFR0RnQ51odlDfhBQ51QQtZkm
that stuff looks expensive, also do they make it in a spray can?
No spray cans.It rolls or brushes on,and smooths out as it dries.I've used antifouling bottom paint on boats that go into sea and fresh water.It takes about 4 to 6 years for it to wear thin and need a recoat.
try pettit easypoxy find it at boating stores
DO NOT use antifouling to protect underwater metal. That paint is designed to go over the normal hull paint and keeps barnacles and weed from growing. It is POROUS and is designed to gradually wear off to keep fresh poisons near the surface. It will put TOXIC chemicals in your pool!
Sorry for all the caps, but I own a yacht and know a bit about this, and you don't need antifoul, just a good quality epoxy paint over a well prepared surface.
Cheers, David.
Quote from: the mole on July 03, 2008, 03:39:45 AM
DO NOT use antifouling to protect underwater metal. That paint is designed to go over the normal hull paint and keeps barnacles and weed from growing. It is POROUS and is designed to gradually wear off to keep fresh poisons near the surface. It will put TOXIC chemicals in your pool!
Sorry for all the caps, but I own a yacht and know a bit about this, and you don't need antifoul, just a good quality epoxy paint over a well prepared surface.
Cheers, David.
was just going to say that
Quote from: the mole on July 03, 2008, 03:39:45 AM
DO NOT use antifouling to protect underwater metal. That paint is designed to go over the normal hull paint and keeps barnacles and weed from growing. It is POROUS and is designed to gradually wear off to keep fresh poisons near the surface. It will put TOXIC chemicals in your pool!
Sorry for all the caps, but I own a yacht and know a bit about this, and you don't need antifoul, just a good quality epoxy paint over a well prepared surface.
Cheers, David.
Glad you brought that up.I didn't even think of that.I knew it but just didn't think it thru.I been having major brain farts lately.I may need to go to the Doc.I haven't been feeling well or thinking right.Maybe stress or colesterol.
I would go with powder coating. :thumb:
http://www.piper-plastics.com/Pages/Coating_Dip_Plastisol.htm
Quote from: ajaxgs on July 03, 2008, 06:42:35 AM
Quote from: the mole on July 03, 2008, 03:39:45 AM
DO NOT use antifouling to protect underwater metal. That paint is designed to go over the normal hull paint and keeps barnacles and weed from growing. It is POROUS and is designed to gradually wear off to keep fresh poisons near the surface. It will put TOXIC chemicals in your pool!
Sorry for all the caps, but I own a yacht and know a bit about this, and you don't need antifoul, just a good quality epoxy paint over a well prepared surface.
Cheers, David.
was just going to say that
Wow thanks for the advice. Kinda disturbing that two people recommended it.