They make a variety of enamel paints but for touch up that will be UV resistant I’d suggest going to a good Automotive Store with a good selection of Automotive OEM type touch up paints that come in little application bottles.
I’d buy a fine point quality hair artist brush and skip the crude brush type that comes with the bottle (they’re too coarse for most work and too awkwardly short to hold onto and control).
There are two approaches:
Type A
Mask areas appropriately to avoid making white areas black by mistake or opposites.
Light sand with 400 or better grit on fabric backing to gently dress the edges of the deep scratches.
Clean throughly then Degrease and Dewax the area twice or three times with fresh lint free cloths ( don’t reuse).
Don’t do in direct sunlight or when the surface is hot
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Minimal paint application, thin the paint if needed, and don’t go over the surface again until throughly dry.
Repeat as needed to ensure the scratches are filled slightly higher than the surrounding un damaged area.
Once the area has throughly cured (could be several days) lightly wet sand with a backer using progressively finer grits starting at 800 going up to as high as you can get to obtain a smooth blemish free surface with plenty of rinsing and wiping. A steel straight edge helps avoid making low spots. Then when satisfied clean again throughly with clean cloths to remove any residue or possibility of grit. Now apply buffing and wax accordingly… you may like your repaired area so much that you’ll want to continue the buff and waxing to the rest of the boat while all the stuff is out and your all warmed up.
Type B
Clean & degrease/dewax area.
Mask to prevent oopsie.
Light sand with the finest (400 grit) sandpaper you have just to break the sharp deep scratch edges.
Clean again with water to remove all grit and powder (at least what you can see and feel).
Apply paint, don’t over brush.
Let dry
Apply wax to seal local area, hand cloth buff local area.
Done.
I’ve been the Type A approach in the past, not anymore.
It’s a boat and I like using said boat more than looking at said boat.
So I’m more like the Type B approach now.
Clean and functional is the best I’m gonna do with the cosmetics of our wonderfully loved 20+ year old sun weathered Mac26X Over Easy
She wasn’t bought as a show boat nor is she used as one.
She is a wonderfully loved, enjoyed and used boat that brings us much joy, happiness and pleasant adventures along with the opportunities to learn new stuff along the way.
Not that Type A approach is any less fun or loved or enjoyed.
It’s just not what we’re up to or aiming toward at this stage in life.
Been there/Done that/Have the “T” shirts
To each their own and it’s your boat/your rules!
Best Regards to All,
Over Easy
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To each their own and it’s your boat/your rules!
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