Float Body Paint

[TF_madsocks]

Can anybody recommend a paint and/or method that I can paint my home made float bodies with to get a good smooth finish ?………..
Cheers.

[TF_Stevie H]

In my very short time makign my own floats, I think is is more about getting a smooth finish to your float body before painting as opposed to getting a smooth paint. I find that using a good sanding sealer beforehand on the bare balsa, then some fine sanding after the first coat, followed by another coat should give a very smooth surface prior to painting mate.

Hope this helps.

Steve

[TF_gis9]

2 coats of magnolia emulsion !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a x welder cant do anything FINESSE ha ha ha

[TF_Fred Davis]

definately the sandpaper must be an extremely fine grade to get a good finish,not B& Q cr*p

[MadScientist]

there’s some good advice there. Irrespective of the paint you use, if its a badly prepped base, then no paint will get it back to a smooth finish…it is well worth spening teh time and effort getting the balsa smooth before applying a topcoat and varnish.

[TF_madsocks]

Thanks for the replys everybody………

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