Aluminum Boat Rec.

[bloodstick]

Needing recommendations for a shop to strip, clean, and paint (or powdercoat) my 14’ Alweld. Will powdercoat hold up on a boat or will paint be better option?
Cost isn’t my only factor. Just want a good job done.

I’m in Huntsville, so i recon anywhere between Houston and Dallas would work.

TIA


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[Kingfisher789]

Yea good luck with that …,cheap labor hard to find. I’d rather flip burgers for $20…just saying. God bless your project.

[bloodstick]

Yea good luck with that …,cheap labor hard to find. I’d rather flip burgers for $20…just saying. God bless your project.

Cheap labor is not what i said, but OK.


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[pure lefty]

There is a guy in HV that does powder coating, can’t remember his name, but there is a shop on 75 north across from rural water supply office, they might know. If I find his name I will pm you. Thought about doing mine in bed liner paint, still researching it.

[BBBGP]

call Austin Boatright, at Boatright marine.

[bloodstick]

There is a guy in HV that does powder coating, can’t remember his name, but there is a shop on 75 north across from rural water supply office, they might know. If I find his name I will pm you. Thought about doing mine in bed liner paint, still researching it.

I know the shop you are talking about. I pass them going pay my water bill. I didn’t know they powder coat. I’ll stop in there when i get a chance.


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[pure lefty]

I know the shop you are talking about. I pass them going pay my water bill. I didn’t know they powder coat. I’ll stop in there when i get a chance.


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I don’t know if they powder coat I think they do wraps, but they might be able to steer you in right direction.

[bloodstick]

I don’t know if they powder coat I think they do wraps, but they might be able to steer you in right direction.

Gotcha. Thanks for the tip


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[skeeter]

in for details. im wanting to do the same on my jon boat

[Sackett]

Never heard of anyone powder coating an aluminum boat. I’d bet the prep work might make it cost prohibitive, but definitely worth looking in to. Give Allied Powder a call, in Houston.

[Flex]

Never heard of power coating one either.

Join TX Tiny boat on FB.

Stripping and painting an aluminum boat isn't rocket surgery. Unless you're not physically able it's a pretty easy weekend project.

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[bbqfan5909]

Powder coating is hands down more durable than any field applied paint, as I do commercial metal refinishing for a living.

Quality powder coating or cross link may be your only options who can fit boat in a oven.

[postman]

A wrap on the exterior might be a good idea.

[bloodstick]

Thanks for all the tips guys.
Durability is what i was looking for but was unsure, as you said, if a 14’ boat could fit in an oven or if it would not be cost productive.

I thought about coating the bottom with Herculiner or something similar. I think it would stick to the carpet bunks a ton and maybe even slow the boat some on plane with it not being slick?

I have a way to paint it myself, but don’t really know much on durability of different paints, if i should use an all in one and skip primer or the other way around.


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[bbqfan5909]

For field application, sand all areas with 220. Then solvent clean, epoxy prime and top coat with 2 part urethane (you can find marine grade). Recommend lighter colors as they hold up to sun and don’t fade as quickly.

Thanks for all the tips guys.
Durability is what i was looking for but was unsure, as you said, if a 14’ boat could fit in an oven or if it would not be cost productive.

I thought about coating the bottom with Herculiner or something similar. I think it would stick to the carpet bunks a ton and maybe even slow the boat some on plane with it not being slick?

I have a way to paint it myself, but don’t really know much on durability of different paints, if i should use an all in one and skip primer or the other way around.


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