Sealing Halfords Primer

[JeremyParticipant @jeremy15845]

Halfords red primer is a close colour match to the anti-fouling rust coating on the Titanic – my current build. What is the best product to seal it and protect it from abrasion? Halfords make a clear laquer but it is said to give a high gloss finish which would not be appropriate. Water proofing is not the issue as the hull has been covered with four layers of fibreglass/epoxy finishing resin prior to the second planking. Any advice would be appreciated.

Jeremy

[JeremyParticipant @jeremy15845]

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

HI Jeremy, as your hull is sealed just flat the epoxy resin to an even matt finish then apply the red primer to your hull, there should be no need for a sealing coat, also if the paint is damaged a quick spray will cover the sin

Mark

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

As Mark says, it isn't strictly necessary to seal the Halfords primer. However, on the belt and braces principle I do seal mine using Ronseal polyurethane interior matt varnish which will totally waterproof it.

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It must be the traditional polyurethane varnish and not the quick dry variety as the latter can form a skin on the primer which can eventually peel off.

Colin

[Kev.WParticipant @kev-w]

Halfords do a 'satin' laquer, this will do the job, I used it on my 'Dutch Courage', looks a treat.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/specialist-decorative-paints/halfords-satin-lacquer-300ml

Edited By Kip Woods on 28/12/2016 22:24:02

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

To illustrate Kip Woods' point about Halford's Satin Lacquer, this is the finish I obtained with it over their Red Oxide Primer on my Lobster Boat (hull is balsa planking with glassfibre cloth and epoxy resin):

[JeremyParticipant @jeremy15845]

Halfords satin laquer it shall be. I didn't even know they made one. Anyway, many thanks to all respondents.

Jeremy

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Jeremy

I've found it on a different display stand from the coloured car paints and primers in both our Halfords' local stores. Don't give up looking – it'll be there somewhere!

DM

[Mark Jarvis 2Participant @markjarvis2]

Baa Mr Milbourn, i told you were to look, HA!!!

All the best Dave, enjoy eat well and be merry

Mark

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