Marine Paint?

[CutthroatKid]

Anybody know who carries good marine paint in the valley? I checked Cardinal and WBC in C-Falls and neither have any...
I'm building a hood for new retrofit lighting and need this pine sealed up nice. Plain old white will do fine.

Thanks guys
Jase

[charlie]

Did you try Home depot or Lowes?

[CutthroatKid]

Haven't been to kalispell yet. Thought I'd ask before I went running around all over the place. You think Home Depot might have some?

[charlie]

You can only check Jase?? Give them a call first.

[CutthroatKid]

*grumble grumble* Guess I'll get to calling around.

[CutthroatKid]

Well, apparently the boat stores don't use paint it's a gel of some sort and kinda toxic, Home depot and lowes have nothing, and linex wants too much (yes I called them too)
Any ideas? I'm just short of covering the damn thing in silicone...

Actually, there is a cheap DIY linex that auto places sell worth a try?
I'm just getting frustrated...

[charlie]

Never heard of the Linex stuff. Just go into one of the local stores and see what they suggest. Couple of coats of varnish wouldn't hurt it.

[CutthroatKid]

Alright, I just want it sealed the first time I do it so I only have to do it once. Ya know?

[charlie]

Knowing you, you will do it right.

[kamar]

The best stuff I've found is "Krylon Fusion for plastic". Bonds to just about everything including metal and wood. I painted the back of my tank with it, and the stuff doesn't budge. I've also used it on powerheads that went in the tank with no problems - it's supposed to be aquarium safe from everything I read before using it. After applying about 8 thin coats, the finish was a nice, uniform glossy black. I believe it comes in white too. Got it at Cardinal on Hwy 2 in Kalispell.

[CutthroatKid]

Good to know for future reference. Thanks

[tehfeer]

From what I have read most people suggest good old latex kiltz for hoods.