Flat, matt or silk,,,,,,,,,,,

[Ian G Wright]

Good article in the latest WB on the benefits of a mat (flat) finish set me thinking again about what to slap on Patience this year.
I fancy a matt finish but will I be reducing the protection that a boat needs? I called a traditional paint makers in England who have a good reputation and they couldn’t recommend any of their flat oil paints. They said they were for interior use only and in any case a matt finish on a boat hull would mark much easier than gloss. Since I paint Patience every year do I care?
I don’t much care for the idea of buying a full gloss paint and putting a matting agent in it, but I’m not sure why ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Opinions please.

IanW

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

When did you get your copy - mine arrived this morning? Swiz!

Claud Worth was an exponent of what he called a semi-gloss. Full directions for mixing your own, starting with boiled oil, white lead, etc., in "Yacht Cruising"....

[Ian G Wright]

Originally posted by Andrew Craig-Bennett:
When did you get your copy ,,,,Full directions for mixing your own, starting with boiled oil, white lead, etc., in "Yacht Cruising"....Got mine two days ago Andrew. Not to argue with the sainted Claud, as if, but I'd rather pay a paint person. I know my limits, even though you and I have lots of old books with lots of old 'recipts'.
The thing is,,,,,, I reckon that Patience looks at her best just before I put the top (gloss) on. Smooth as a babies bum, but I can't leave it at just well sanded undercoat,,,,,,,, can I? Or can I?

IanW.