How UV resistant is primer?

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Jethrow
Jethrow
NSW
1282 posts
NSW, 1282 posts
17 Oct 2017 10:22am
Hi all
My poor cat is desperate for new non-skid, to the point that alot of the paint is now gone and exposing the epoxy filler underneath to the sun. I don't have time for a proper repaint due to other sailing commitments but I was wondering, if I prime it, will that provide some UV protection? I know it's not meant for that. Will it just chalk up and make the re-paint job worse down the track?

Geoff
boty
boty
QLD
685 posts
QLD, 685 posts
17 Oct 2017 4:31pm
Jethrow said..
Hi all
My poor cat is desperate for new non-skid, to the point that alot of the paint is now gone and exposing the epoxy filler underneath to the sun. I don't have time for a proper repaint due to other sailing commitments but I was wondering, if I prime it, will that provide some UV protection? I know it's not meant for that. Will it just chalk up and make the re-paint job worse down the track?

Geoff


most of the work is in the surface prep (sanding ) you may as well repaint non skid surfaces properly if the surface is in reasonable condition
we use either wattyl poly u 400 with hempel plastic particle if we want a gloss finish or
wattyl eb 600 with plastic particle if a satin finish this has the advantage of bonding very well and needing less surface prep
both are 2 pack
LooseChange
LooseChange
NSW
2140 posts
NSW, 2140 posts
17 Oct 2017 6:06pm
Bear in mind that primer is not waterproof.
brett221
brett221
QLD
128 posts
QLD, 128 posts
17 Oct 2017 7:24pm
Chuck some kiwi grip over it, quick sand and de-grease then good to go to have you back on the farr that afternoon ;-)
Jethrow
Jethrow
NSW
1282 posts
NSW, 1282 posts
19 Oct 2017 8:35pm
Okay, I've brought 4L of Kiwi-grip and the special loopy roller, so if it doesn't work then it's all on Brett's shoulders!
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