Can Tech 7 be overpainted??

paddy147

Just wondering if Tech 7 can be painted over?

Thanks.:)

fiacha

Yup, according to contec you only have to cure it for 15 mins before painting.

paddy147

fiacha wrote: »

Yup, according to contec you only have to cure it for 15 mins before painting.

Sweet.:D

Pottler

or cheat, spritz some water on the surface of the tec-7, it skins pretty much instantly, paint ahead. Works at a pinch if you are in a big hurry. TEC7- the best invention, almost ever.:D

The Red Wolf

Just wondering if anyone has tried this recently and what the results were like.

I'm planning on repainting an old fiberglass canoe which has a few Tec7 repairs from years of abuse. I can't be bothered to replace the Tec7 repairs with fiberglass so I'm hoping to paint over it as it is.

When I last painted the canoe, I sanded her down and applied two undercoats and three topcoats of a high gloss paint for metal. It provided a very solid and professional looking finish which lasted 6 years (I was surprised whith how well it lasted considering I wasn't using marine paint or applying a gel coat).

I'd like to use the same paint again but I'm worried that the rubbery finish of the Tec7 will allow the repair patches to bend, resulting in the paint cracking. As I said, I can't be bothered to replace the Tec7 with fiberglass (which I really don't enjoy working with).

Will the paint create a solid finish to the Tec7 or will the rubbery texture of the Tec7 mean that the paint will eventually crack in these areas?

fergal.b

The Red Wolf wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone has tried this recently and what the results were like.

I'm planning on repainting an old fiberglass canoe which has a few Tec7 repairs from years of abuse. I can't be bothered to replace the Tec7 repairs with fiberglass so I'm hoping to paint over it as it is.

When I last painted the canoe, I sanded her down and applied two undercoats and three topcoats of a high gloss paint for metal. It provided a very solid and professional looking finish which lasted 6 years (I was surprised whith how well it lasted considering I wasn't using marine paint or applying a gel coat).

I'd like to use the same paint again but I'm worried that the rubbery finish of the Tec7 will allow the repair patches to bend, resulting in the paint cracking. As I said, I can't be bothered to replace the Tec7 with fiberglass (which I really don't enjoy working with).

Will the paint create a solid finish to the Tec7 or will the rubbery texture of the Tec7 mean that the paint will eventually crack in these areas?

Why would you not be bothered to fix something properly that you hope will keep you afloat while out on the water Tec7 is good stuff alright but it doesn't have the same chemical bond as fibreglass.




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The Red Wolf

Mostly because I'm selectively lazy! Haha! If the paint will work on the tec7, then there's no reason to rip it all off. Structurally speaking, the tec7 is doing a great job - as good as a fiberglass repair - so it's just for the aesthetics.

The Red Wolf

A quick update for anyone interested - I tried painting over the Tec7 on my canoe and I've decided that it just won't do. It takes the paint well and I got a pretty solid finish, but I'm just not happy with how it feels (emotionally moreso than physically)! I've decided to strip off all of the Tec7 patches (as per fergal.b's suggestion) and do a proper fiberglass job. If you're going to do something, you might as well do it right.

fergal.b

Good to hear if you need any help or advice you can find me in "sailing & boating" Here is one I did http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=97498998





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