Paint for lower saildrive unit?

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   First you sand, then you prime, then you paint - what do you use? When I bought the boat the prior owner provided a can of "Alumaspray antifoulant (#1116 white)" from Pettit but I can't find that so what is the recommended alternative?  Thanks everyone!  :)Bill

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WJRyan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 12 February 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Status: Offline Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote WJRyan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Paint for lower saildrive unit? Posted: 28 April 2012 at 7:18am
	First you sand, then you prime, then you paint - what do you use? When I bought the boat the prior owner provided a can of "Alumaspray antifoulant (#1116 white)" from Pettit but I can't find that so what is the recommended alternative? Thanks everyone! :)Bill
	Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 April 2012 at 7:26am
	Sand to bare aluminum, fill any deficiencies with epoxy filler, any type, then coat with interlux interprotect barrier coat system 4-5 coats. If you plan to sand smooth afterwards add an extra coat or two. No need to put antifouling paint on. This is the best system for the leg that I have seen. Be sure not to paint over the zinc annode.

WJRyan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 12 February 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Status: Offline Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote WJRyan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 April 2012 at 6:11am
	Thank you!!
	Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155