Aarrgh! Rain and Kamikazees!

[Beowolf]

I put the last coat of paint on the hull last night. Since I'm going to be gone all day to day, I figured that would be a good time to do it since the hull would be undisturbed for a good couple of days. As I finished up I noticed that several flies were stuck to the hull, ABOVE THE WATERLINE, of course and they had to be tweezed off. Then this morning I noticed that it rained last night. Granted, the boat's inside, but still...

Would someone please tell me that it's all going to be all right :( ?

Later,
Jeff.

[cs]

Jeff, I could tell you it will be alright, but I would be stretching the limit of my knowledge. I don't know if it will be alright or not. At worse all you should have to do is put on another coat of paint.

Chad

[bret]

From where I'm sitting I'd never know that your boat wasn't perfect! You'll be fine! Have a cup of coffee. Relax. Think water. (on top,not under)

[martin schulz]

Originally posted by Beowolf:
I put the last coat of paint on the hull last night.I never put any kind of paint/varnish on my boat later than 4pm. I got that hint by an expert who told me that the humidity in the air is getting higher in the evenings which will have a bad influence on the paint surface.

[On Vacation]

Couple of rock dings, dock bumps, trailer dimples, and the 60 foot Margo test,[by the way, we need a repost of the instructions] ;) , you will be fine. Relax, the fish and sun will never know the different. You have all winter to perfect you next coat.

[Beowolf]

Thanks for the tip Martin. I was actually purposely painting at night since the temperature was a little more humane and the wet edge was lasting a little longer. I'll keep that in mid though as I start to paint the interior.

Checked the hull when I got home last night. It seems sound. The paint has a wierd texture to it, it's not really tacky, but it "grabs" as your finger as you drag it across the hull. Yet I can not scratch it with my thumbnail no mater how hard I try.

I used Petit Easypoxy. Anyone have any experience with this?

Jeff.

[Rich VanValkenburg]

Sounds like it's blushed, and I hope not. I'm not a paint expert, but I've varnished past that invisible afternoon deadline and paid for it with a blush. You're in Jackson, Mi? I'd wait a day when the humidity is supposed to drop with the cold front and see what it looks like. For my experiance, it was R&R :(

Rich

[Beowolf]

Thanks Rich.

Today it felt glossy smooth and rock hard. Oh what a difference a day makes.

Thanks everyone.

Jeff.

[Wild Wassa]

Beowolf (caster of lead), If you think paint changes in a day, just watch the next month.

Changes in humidity can give changes on the surface gloss, it's when it's realy cold and humid, and you have a gas heater going all day and turn it of at night, that's the real drama with condensation.

Warren.

[Scott Rosen]

Originally posted by Beowolf:
I put the last coat of paint on the hull last night.There's no such thing as the "last coat of paint." Relax, enjoy and start planning the next paint job.