I'm just cursing foam "gloss paint" rollers after putting a coat of
paint on the bottom of my boat.

The finish is glossy like an orange - sort of shiny, but with lots of
little pits.

Is there a roller made that does a decent job? I've seen a suggesting to
roll it on, then lay it off with a foam brush. Does that work?

I don't want to have to wet sand an entire boat too many times, and that
two-pot paint is too expensive to use too many time.

Andy

On 25/10/2019 21:50, Vir Campestris wrote:
I'm just cursing foam "gloss paint" rollers after putting a coat of
paint on the bottom of my boat.

The finish is glossy like an orange - sort of shiny, but with lots of
little pits.

Is there a roller made that does a decent job? I've seen a suggesting to
roll it on, then lay it off with a foam brush. Does that work?

I don't want to have to wet sand an entire boat too many times, and that
two-pot paint is too expensive to use too many time.

Andy

To get round this problem I use a roller, then go over the whole area
very lightly and very quickly with a brush. You might ask why I don't
use a brush to start with but this is much quicker. The brushing is done
extremely quickly.

Bill

"Vir Campestris" wrote in message
...
I'm just cursing foam "gloss paint" rollers after putting a coat of paint
on the bottom of my boat.

The finish is glossy like an orange - sort of shiny, but with lots of
little pits.

Mate of mine got the same result repainting his car
in the very early 70s never seen anything like it again.

On 26/10/2019 04:39, Jane Black wrote:


Mate of mine got the same result repainting his car
in the very early 70s never seen anything like it again.

A good number of years back and just up the road where I live there was
a family who you don't want as neighbours who used to run a car business
from their home (in the road). They worked on and sold end of life
vehicles and one of their trademarks tricks was to repaint car panels
with house paint and a roller. It was suspected that spare auxillary
parts and trim often came from other peoples vesicles parked in the
surrounding streets and driveways.


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Vir Campestris wrote:
I'm just cursing foam "gloss paint" rollers after putting a coat of
paint on the bottom of my boat.

The finish is glossy like an orange - sort of shiny, but with lots of
little pits.

Is there a roller made that does a decent job? I've seen a suggesting to
roll it on, then lay it off with a foam brush. Does that work?

I don't want to have to wet sand an entire boat too many times, and that
two-pot paint is too expensive to use too many time.

My view is that rollers *always* leave a finish like that. For a
really smooth finish use a brush and rub down between coats.

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Chris Green
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On Sat, 26 Oct 2019 14:39:42 +1100, Jane Black, better known as cantankerous
trolling senile geezer Rodent Speed, wrote:


Mate of mine got the same result repainting his car
in the very early 70s never seen anything like it again.

You had a "mate" in the 70s, sociopath? What happened to him? Where is he
now? Did he, too, look for a way to get away from you, you abnormal
sociopathic pest?

--
Marland revealing the senile sociopath's pathology:
"You have mentioned Alexa in a couple of threads recently, it is not a real
woman you know even if it is the only thing with a Female name that stays
around around while you talk it to it.
Poor sad git who has to resort to Usenet and electronic devices for any
interaction as all real people run a mile to get away from from you boring
them to death."
MID:

Vir Campestris wrote:
I'm just cursing foam "gloss paint" rollers after putting a coat of
paint on the bottom of my boat.

The finish is glossy like an orange - sort of shiny, but with lots
of little pits.

Is there a roller made that does a decent job? I've seen a suggesting
to roll it on, then lay it off with a foam brush. Does that work?

I don't want to have to wet sand an entire boat too many times, and
that two-pot paint is too expensive to use too many time.

Andy

Foam rollers may have been the wrong rollers. Mohair would have been the
correct rollers.

https://www.protectionsupplies.co.uk...CABEgJLNvD_BwE

A Jenny Brush is your best friend when it comes to painting boats:

See https://www.force4.co.uk/jenny-foam-brush.html

S.

On 25/10/2019 21:50, Vir Campestris wrote:
I'm just cursing foam "gloss paint" rollers after putting a coat of
paint on the bottom of my boat.

The finish is glossy like an orange - sort of shiny, but with lots of
little pits.

Is there a roller made that does a decent job? I've seen a suggesting to
roll it on, then lay it off with a foam brush. Does that work?

I don't want to have to wet sand an entire boat too many times, and that
two-pot paint is too expensive to use too many time.

Andy

From
http://www.mbfgfiles.co.uk/datasheet...aintmanual.pdf
Aimed at painting a boat.


page 13

€¢ Small diameter felt and closed cell foam rollers are recommended for a
better quality finish.

€¢ In all cases use the crisscross technique to distribute the paint
evenly.

€¢ After applying by roller, laying off the paint with a brush or pad
will give an improved finish.

page 90

Fish Eyes €“ small holes in the paint film

€¢ Appears during painting due to silicone or oil contamination on the
surface.[1]

Abrade back until contaminated area can be degreased, allow to dry and
recoat.

AND

Orange Peel €“ surface mottled like orange skin

€¢ Primarily occurs when spraying due to poor flow caused by poor
atomisation, insufficient thinning, paint applied too thickly or
over-coated too soon. Can also occur with some roller applications.

Abrade back to an even flat surface and re-coat.If using a roller, it
may be necessary to lay off using a brush or pad after roller application.


[1] from page 9

Pre-Cleaning
Hempels Pre-Clean is a high strength cleaner and degreaser for
pre-cleaning gelcoat and painted surfaces in order to remove fuel, oil,
grease, waxes and silicones. You should use this before painting, and
for deep cleaning.




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On 26/10/2019 04:39, Jane Black wrote:


"Vir Campestris" wrote in message
...
I'm just cursing foam "gloss paint" rollers after putting a coat of
paint on the bottom of my boat.

The finish is glossy like an orange - sort of shiny, but with lots
of little pits.

Mate of mine got the same result repainting his car
in the very early 70s never seen anything like it again.



In the 70's, 'orange peel' finish was almost the standard output
from most UK car factories :-).

the japanese soon showed us how to do it properly.

On 26/10/2019 18:08, alan_m wrote:


From
http://www.mbfgfiles.co.uk/datasheet...aintmanual.pdf
Aimed at painting a boat.

It's hempel paint on a boat...

page 13

€¢ Small diameter felt and closed cell foam rollers are recommended for a
better quality finish.

This time Harris varnish sleeve. Much better!

Â*€¢ In all cases use the crisscross technique to distribute the paint
evenly.

€¢ After applying by roller, laying off the paint with a brush or pad
will give an improved finish.

I tried a brush on the next coat. It wasn't making it much better.

It'll need another; I'll try a pad. cvrda.org recommend a foam brush,
but I couldn't find one.

page 90

Fish Eyes €“ small holes in the paint film

€¢ Appears during painting due to silicone or oil contamination on the
surface.[1]

Abrade back until contaminated area can be degreased, allow to dry and
recoat.

None

AND

Orange Peel €“ surface mottled like orange skin

€¢ Primarily occurs when spraying due to poor flow caused by poor
atomisation, insufficient thinning, paint applied too thickly or
over-coated too soon. Can also occur with some roller applications.

Abrade back to an even flat surface and re-coat.If using a roller, it
may be necessary to lay off using a brush or pad after roller application.

Thanks
Andy