Prepping anti-fouling bottom paint is different for brand-new and older boats. Pettit Paint. The steps to apply anti-fouling bottom boat paint are different for brand-new boats, as opposed to older ...

Over time, your boat’s bottom can become rough, and the actual hull might need some attention; removing the old paint to expose the bottom surface is the best option. There are several ways to get ...

Prepping for Bottom Paint. Boats with No Paint Decontamination If your boat’s new or has never been bottom-painted before, get rid of any wax or residue by using a solvent like Interlux Fiberglass ...

The paint was left to cure for several days before color-sanding. Although the fresh paintwork looked great from a distance, a close-up view reveals the orange-peel that comes with it.

The body pros at A.R. Auto Body taught us about the importance of final surface prep with a good wet-sanding of the foundation with 400-800–grit paper; we got ours from Summit Racing Equipment.