inside the canopy

[Kelly]

I have read a couple of DIY pages on canopies but I have a question about
the finish inside.
All the write ups I have read say to use a oil based paint on the inside but
is there a certain
amount of time I need to wait before using the canopy after painting? I
guess I am most worried
about condensation. If there are drops on the paint and then they fall into
the water won't they
take some contaminants with them? My reflector will be about 3 inches short
on each side
lengthwise.


Kelly

[Ken N]

Kelly,

I used a high gloss oil based marine paint. Being an oil based paint it will
take a little longer to cure. I waited for the "chemical" smell to dissipate
before using. As long as you keep it in a area of low humidity and above 65
degrees it should cure rather quickly. A small space heater will also help
along the process. Here is a link to my hood during construction. I am no
expert but I would wait at least 3 or 4 days
https://home.comcast.net/~kensn/images/hood2.jpg

Ken N.


"Kelly" > wrote in message
news:dzM7c.881987$ts4.384107@pd7tw3no...
> I have read a couple of DIY pages on canopies but I have a question about
> the finish inside.
> All the write ups I have read say to use a oil based paint on the inside
but
> is there a certain
> amount of time I need to wait before using the canopy after painting? I
> guess I am most worried
> about condensation. If there are drops on the paint and then they fall
into
> the water won't they
> take some contaminants with them? My reflector will be about 3 inches
short
> on each side
> lengthwise.
>
>
> Kelly
>
>

[Kelly]

> I used a high gloss oil based marine paint. Being an oil based paint it
will
> take a little longer to cure.

Thanks Ken, is the marine paint from a normal store? i.e. Home Depot or is
it something that needs to be found in a marine store?


Kelly

[Ken N]

I live in Washington State and purchased it from Parker paint. I do not
believe Home Depot or Lowes in our area carry much in the way of oil base
any more. You are better off going to a good paint store for it.
Also I might add that it is really better to put on at least three light
coats of paint with a good oil base brush. You will find the finish will get
smoother with each coat, and you will end up with a really reflective, and
durable finish.

Ken


"Kelly" > wrote in message
news:6RQ7c.885143$X%5.667997@pd7tw2no...
> > I used a high gloss oil based marine paint. Being an oil based paint it
> will
> > take a little longer to cure.
>
> Thanks Ken, is the marine paint from a normal store? i.e. Home Depot or is
> it something that needs to be found in a marine store?
>
>
> Kelly
>
>

[Kelly]

Thanks!
"Ken N" > wrote in message
news:A0_7c.68665$SR1.120164@attbi_s04...
> I live in Washington State and purchased it from Parker paint. I do not
> believe Home Depot or Lowes in our area carry much in the way of oil base
> any more. You are better off going to a good paint store for it.
> Also I might add that it is really better to put on at least three light
> coats of paint with a good oil base brush. You will find the finish will
get
> smoother with each coat, and you will end up with a really reflective, and
> durable finish.
>
> Ken
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> news:6RQ7c.885143$X%5.667997@pd7tw2no...
> > > I used a high gloss oil based marine paint. Being an oil based paint
it
> > will
> > > take a little longer to cure.
> >
> > Thanks Ken, is the marine paint from a normal store? i.e. Home Depot or
is
> > it something that needs to be found in a marine store?
> >
> >
> > Kelly
> >
> >
>
>