Traveller Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Have some damage to the paint on my cabin side. Have paint to match and it is a good match. what is the best way to repaint a small area (about 1foot square) in the middle of the paintwork? My concern is the overpainting/brush marks at the extremeties of the repair Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bag 'o' bones Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Have some damage to the paint on my cabin side. Have paint to match and it is a good match. what is the best way to repaint a small area (about 1foot square) in the middle of the paintwork? My concern is the overpainting/brush marks at the extremeties of the repair Thanks Use some cutting compouind on the paint surrounding the damage to remove the first few microns of faded paint surrounding the repair this will enable the best possible match. 'Feather' the old paint back and then build up the primer/undercoat/topcoat. Put plenty of topcoat on and allow to harden thoroughly. Sand the edges back gently with fine wet and dry (1000 grit) to blend in the join. Bring back the shine with cutting compound. To be fair there is no quick way of achieving the above with a brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) I had a feeling it might end up a big(ish) job. Thanks bag 'o' bones. Edited October 5, 2016 by Traveller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) .............. or design an appropriate vinyl graphic and get it made by one of the specialist boat name companies. stick it over the damaged paintwork. Traveller's Bash Edited October 5, 2016 by Murflynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bag 'o' bones Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 ............or if the damage is a small area have a spray can of synthetic enamel primer and top coat made up at your local paint factors. Will speed up the drying time considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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