question on rustoleum topside paint

Hi everyone,

I have some rustoleum marine metal primer and rustoleum marine topside paint that I plan to use to paint the inside of my 14' deep-V.

I've heard that people have mixed in Valspar enamel hardener to shorten the dry time and improve the durability of the rustoleum.

I have a few questions:

1) Should the hardener be added to both the primer and the topcoat, or just the topcoat?

2) I've read that the hardener is very nasty stuff, and a respirator is needed when spraying it. Do I still need a respirator if I roll / brush the paint outside in the driveway?

Thanks!

-dan

Is that stuff expensive?

I painted the inside of my aluminum boat with just regular Rustoleum primer and paint with a brush. I used Interlux primer and paint on the outside of the hull. The Interlux was $39 per quart.

Anyone?

I thought for sure someone here would have experience with Valspar Enamel Hardener...

nomowork: Are you asking about the Rustoleum Marine Topside? If so, it is less than half the price of what you paid for your paint. I paid roughly $29 for a two-quart pack, so ~$15/qt.

The only negative thing I've read about it is that it tends to dry slowly. That's why I'm considering adding the enamel hardener...

dkuster said:

Anyone?

I thought for sure someone here would have experience with Valspar Enamel Hardener...

nomowork: Are you asking about the Rustoleum Marine Topside? If so, it is less than half the price of what you paid for your paint. I paid roughly $29 for a two-quart pack, so ~$15/qt.

The only negative thing I've read about it is that it tends to dry slowly. That's why I'm considering adding the enamel hardener...

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The Interlux dried slowly also, but I'm patient and it is a very durable paint. This was actually a top side paint but used it on the outer hull as this is a fresh water only boat and stored on a trailer and always covered.

Did you use "Brightsides"?