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Boat Finish
DIRECTIONS
Before painting your boat, review the detailed instructions on the can label.
Thoroughly clean surface with ammonia and water and rinse well. If mildew exists, use household bleach instead of
ammonia.
Follow the appropriate preparation instructions for your type of surface (see can label).
Prime with Rust-Oleum Marine Primer for Metal or for Wood and Fiberglass.
Apply Topside Paint with a brush, roller, conventional or airless sprayer. If desired, thin with mineral spirits for
brush or roller application, or with Xylene for conventional spray application. Apply one thin, even coat per day.
Allow to dry overnight.
Lightly sand with 220 qrit sandpaper. wipe with a tack cloth and recoat.
Painted finish will completely dry in 24 hours.
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ESTIMATED PROJECT TIME
4 Hours
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Topside Paint
Ammonia
Bleach (if needed for mildew)
Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Primer
Brush, roller, or conventional or airless sprayer
220 grit sandpaper
Tack cloth
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