Tim,Basically, yes, I am trying to keep the two metals separated, but it's also for ease of maintenance. No in-the-water paint lasts forever, and the soft urethane makes for easy sanding as well as avoiding paint build-up. Pete W. Siren SongC&C30MKII Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:28:21 -0400 From: Tim Goodyear <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Keeping Props Clean Message-ID: <CAC9QAtSgvXnntTKQhJ25Y5koTWO30SESZ_NsvxaRF4Ty=y7...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Pete, why the polyurethane? Are you trying to keep the bronze / zinc separated? Thanks, Tim Mojito C&C 35-3 Branford, CT On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM, kelly petew <[email protected]> wrote: > Here's what I've been doing on my 2-bladed MaxProp. > It keeps barnacles away for about 5 months. > After cleaning the prop with a wire wheel, I use spray polyurethane, > applying 4 to 6 thin coats and let dry thoroughly. > Just prior to launch, apply Petitt's gray, spray paint [barnacle barrier] > over the > polyurethane base. > I launch in April, on the Chesapeake, I don't see any barnacles until > mid-September. > Hope this helps. > > Pete W. > Siren Song > C&C30MKII
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