*****Snipped***** --- In [email protected], "Ron Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Agreed. I'm not in favour of those boats that have just looked like they > have rolled off some car production line. Boats take more punishment, and > the last thing I want is to be worrying about the next overhanging branch... > If there's a scrape in future times, then I want the paint and brushes handy > to do a quick and reasonable repair. > I'm sticking to good quality brushes, and finishing off the last coat on the > larger panels with a small foam roller. > > > Ron Jones > Process Safety & Development Specialist > Don't repeat history, unreported chemical lab/plant near misses at > http://www.crhf.org.uk Only two things are certain: The universe and > human stupidity; and I'm not certain about the universe. ~ Albert > Einstein > ******Although my boat started out (3 years ago) with a *car type* mirror finish, it is a well used boat and is now well *battle scarred* The finish is still good so the overall look hasn't suffered. It now needs *touching up* from the gunwales down and a couple of scratches on cabin and bows need careful repair. >From practical experience of continual cruising, I entirely agree with your comments above, Ron. Next time I too would use brushes and roller. This is how I intend to do all my *touching up*.
By the way, I have NEVER been woried about receiving scratches from overhanging branches etc. nor damage due to the *contact sport* aspect of boating! Regards, ~Allan~ nb.Pengalanty
