How to Paint Your Boat - 2nd Edition

Painting - Varnishing - Anti-fouling

This book answers all the DIY boatowner's questions, and provides practical advice on painting every type of material. It explains:

- Correct surface preparation
- Correct application methods
- Epoxies, polyurethane and enamels
- Antifouling and thinners
- Estimating quantities
- Drying times
- Brushes, rollers, pads and sprays
- Colour matching
- Dealing with defects

There is also a handy fault finding section for when things go wrong.

Nigel Clegg has worked in the paint industry for 30 years including the development and testing of coatings and spent 16 years at International Paint. He is now a freelance writer. PB.