Back in the '80's - I built and raced wood nitro boats, that were sealed and painted with epoxy paints (like HobbyPoxy and K&B paint), which were high nitro fuel proof, and are no longer produced.
I'm considering designing, building and racing a wood gas Thunderboat. Do I need to use epoxy paints (like KlassKote) to protect the wood hull and paint finish from gasoline? Are there other brush-on paints that will hold up as well to gasoline, but are easier, faster or cheaper?
I'm thinking that I don't want to invest in a respirator, paint booth, etc. I'm looking to use a foam brush to apply the paint, and do some wet sanding.
I'm sure that there are many ways to do this - but I'm wondering if gas boats require different paints than nitro boats?
Would it make sense to seal the hull first with West Systems epoxy glue? Or would that add too much weight to a boat this large? [48" x 24" hull with a stock Zenoah and a tuned pipe, per IMPBA Dist. 4 rules].
Thanks.
-Dave
I'm considering designing, building and racing a wood gas Thunderboat. Do I need to use epoxy paints (like KlassKote) to protect the wood hull and paint finish from gasoline? Are there other brush-on paints that will hold up as well to gasoline, but are easier, faster or cheaper?
I'm thinking that I don't want to invest in a respirator, paint booth, etc. I'm looking to use a foam brush to apply the paint, and do some wet sanding.
I'm sure that there are many ways to do this - but I'm wondering if gas boats require different paints than nitro boats?
Would it make sense to seal the hull first with West Systems epoxy glue? Or would that add too much weight to a boat this large? [48" x 24" hull with a stock Zenoah and a tuned pipe, per IMPBA Dist. 4 rules].
Thanks.
-Dave
