What paint is this?

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I was advised by Phil to use a high gloss between the undercoat and raddle. This provides the best weatherproofing and when it comes to maintaining the raddle you only rub down until you see the gloss.  That way you don't compromise the undercoat and primer layers.  In my case I used the same colour as the handrails so there is a consistent seal from side to side.

 

I would suggest caution when using the Craftmaster quantity calculator.  I have 2.5l of undercoat, gloss and raddle left over that is enough for another roof repaint in the future.  It suggests approximately double the quantity actually used (and that's be generous with the paint).

 

Red lead is still available but it's expensive http://www.traditionalboatsupplies.com/consumables/leadbasedproducts/red-lead-paint