Parker paint

[Budman]

I’ve been rebuilding a high tide for a long time now and thought I was nearing the finish. I ordered some Parker Duck Boat paint and put on a few coats. Been waiting a couple weeks for it to cure but having a problem. If I rub my hand on it, it leaves a chalky looking spot or I rub my fingernail across it leaves a mark. I called Parker and he called it burnishing and said I likely had it on too thick and suggested sanding and putting another coat on.
So this past week I sanded with 150 grit and laid another thin coat on and it seems to be doing the same thing. Has anyone else had this problem? Is this what I should expect from this flat paint? I’m thinking about sanding it all off and using something else or spraying a clear over it? Any thoughts??

[scdiver]

The boat I painted with Parker Paint had a similar coating.

I just hunted mine like that, but it wasn't anything but a hunting boat.

[reeltight]

You should just pay stumpy. Likely cheaper and one of the better paint jobs you can get on a boat

[Stumpknocker]

parker paint is shit,,,did you mix a hardener in with it?

[scswamprat]

sherwin williams kem400

[Rubberhead*]

I've had very good luck with Rustoleum Camo paints. They dry super quick and are very flat (non-reflective). I agree, though, about getting Stumpknocker to do it.

[Budman]

No hardener. Should I do another coat with hardener? Or just a clear over it? Maybe just let it be

[Stumpknocker]

your not going to like this but here goes,,,, strip it off and use a certain kind of paint mentioned on this thread already. ps your not going to get it at your local Sherwin Williams.

[SwampDecoy]

PSS- Sand it off and take it to Stump. Thank all if us in 3 weeks when he gets it back to you.

[Budman]

Thanks for the advice guys but I dont think I can get it to stump at this time. I guess I should’ve talked to him to start with but I’m stuck with what I got now.
Stump, you mentioned adding hardener to the parkers. You think that’ll help any? And what kind would I need?

[Luvin' Labs]

He told you what to do in post #8...

[Johnny Reb]

Based on following Budman's rebuild thread/pics...it seems like he is the kinda guy that wants to tackle the project himself and not pay someone to do the work for him.

Cut them man some slack...he came on here asking for painting advice...not where should I take my boat to get painted.

No question Stump does great work...but some folks like to take pride doing things for them self.

I redid a Hightide about 12 years ago and had a similar issue with the paint I used. I ended up roughing up that painted surface, spraying a good primer on it, and then using a paint that my local Sherwin Williams recommended for fiberglass. 12 years later it is still holding up today after all the hell I've put it thru.

[Redleg Camo]

maybe put a "flat" clear on it?

https://protective.sherwin-williams....3Aproduct-6794

[Budman]

Thanks for the input guys. Ima check on that clear that D’s mentioned and maybe sip on some clear before I decide to sand it all off

[Stumpknocker]

def, not tryin to sway you in the wrong direction,,, please don't take it like that I have helped many guys on here with advice. Im not the type of guy that wont help you out. I told you what I would do if it were me. but if you can spray a flat clear on it and it harden then you got it licked. if you need any input along the way don't hesitate to ask.

[Budman]

No offense taken stumpknocker. I got on here knowing I’d probably hear what I didn’t want to, but wanted others opinions on what they’d do. I don’t know jack about paint that’s why I’m asking.
Thanks for the reply’s guys

[Simple Man]

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100% Parker paints. Base with a spray gun and everything over that with their rattle cans. Never was chalky that I remember and still looks as good today as when we sprayed it 4 years ago.

All that being said, Stump would likely be less expensive in the end - especially if your time means anything. I think I had $100 or so in paint, but the time it took to stencil and spray that thing was outrageous. To Johnny Reb's point though, it was mighty satisfying when it was all said and done.

[Tater]

That bote needs to go to the water.

[Simple Man]

Well..........yeah...

[EllieG]

That's something normal, I had the same problem, the paint does that because your paint sprayer is not working properly, I understood that when I bought a new professional paint sprayer. My advice to you is to buy a new one, I am sure, that you will find a helpful guide for airless paint sprayer on the internet. I think this will solve your problem. I mean, it helped me. By the way it can be from a bad paint, so take that under consideration too. Hope you will find my message useful. Have a nice one.