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  1. SplashFl, Jul 22, 2023
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    Finally in the shed for white paint but concerned fenders will mess with it when back at my dock. Suggestions ??

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  2. DOCKMASTER, Jul 22, 2023
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    I had same concern for my new paint job. I posted for suggestions and got good recommendations but with a variation of opinions as expected. I ended up getting the fleece type covers that several suggested for my fenders and so far, so good. My paint was Awlcraft. What paint are you using?
  3. SplashFl, Jul 22, 2023
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    Awlcraft 2000. I picked up a couple polyester covers that several gave good reviews on but they feel extremely rough so I'll get a couple fleece ones. I'm also thinking maybe avoid any fenders and get a set of whips. My wood pilings have some thick rounded rubber things so only the rub rail makes contact but have always also used fenders to be safe in case an isolated A hole passes by.
  4. gr8trn, Jul 22, 2023
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    I use polyform covers, not fleece, and they have been fine at the dock in a river with real current and plenty of boat movement.

    I wonder if borrowing a trick from auto mechanics would be useful. Fender, of a car, is covered with a blanket whilst leaning over the painted fender to tackle the engine work.

    My thought is one could fashion a, I call it a "hull blanket", and it would lie between the fenders and the new painted hull.

    Regardless, the "hull blanket" or fender covers need to be rinsed with fresh water reasonably often to avoid the particulate accumulating and scratching the painted hull. I do think a clean fender cover will treat the paint better than a naked fender.
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  5. Ken Bracewell, Jul 23, 2023
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    There is an added cost, but putting a clear coat over the white is an excellent idea too.
  6. SplashFl, Jul 23, 2023
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    Thanks, I'll speak with the yards painter on that.
  7. Pascal, Jul 23, 2023
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    Never had issues with fenders on painted hulls. Paints like Awlgrip, Imron, Alexseal are as tough as gel coat.

    In a typical slip, with pilings on each sides, there is no need for fenders unless the slip is very narrow. I only have a foot on each side of my boat and it never touches the pilings.

    I have to use fenders on the boat I run as it s on a Tee head and get pinned by easterly winds. I have 3 big polyforms tied to pilings and set against the concrete pier. Been two years now and the Awlgrip is fine

    now with a freshly painted boat, you may need to wait a couple of weeks for the paint to be fully cured and hard
  8. CaboFly, Jul 23, 2023
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    Tell Richard I say hello. Are you doing the entire vessel or just the hull?
  9. SplashFl, Jul 23, 2023
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    Only met him the day we got to the yard but he seemed like a straight shooter. The plan is to paint only rub rail down to match the white bridge. Sounds like he painted yours ? I had a 100 ft. Hatteras in front of me and prior to her, a 60 Bertram and they both were looking great the few times I had dropped in while waiting. After he's done they will haul, send out the props, remove the swim platform, and paint the bottom.
  10. CaboFly, Jul 23, 2023
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    Yes they painted my Cabo waterline to hardtop.
  11. SplashFl, Jul 23, 2023
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    They were so backed up I had all the stripes repainted and some glass work done at my dock while waiting. Richard said it looked like I had a very good painter. Problem was finding a yard that would let him spray as I wanted nothing to do with roll & tip and all the self-service yards would not let him spray, even though the plan was to first tent. Too much dam development down here. I suppose a lot more money in apartments vs. boat yards.
  12. CaboFly, Jul 23, 2023
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    Hull only should have you in and out of there pretty quick. Richard is a good guy as is his crew. Good luck with George.
  13. SplashFl, Aug 6, 2023
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    I spoke with the painter Friday about clear coating and the reply was he would gladly apply it and get me a proposal but he did not recommend it as over time it would "yellow" the white Awlcraft that looked amazing but still wet. He recommended no fenders for a couple weeks and if they could be avoided for 3-4 months I should have no issues. In a small local shop they wet sanded & clear coated the red gelcoat bottom of my Contender, which was badly fading & turning whiteish from the sun reflecting off the water while up on the lift. Evidently the product has some UV protection and so far, but only 4 months later, is looking like new.
  14. CaboFly, Aug 7, 2023
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    Any pics? Ask them who sprayed your boat. My guess Freddy.
  15. SplashFl, Aug 8, 2023
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    I believe so. I took a few photos when they were taking all the plastic off but as you know not the best light in the shed. Will get more tomorrow after they haul out probably today.
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