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1988 46 aft bulkhead

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  1. My Affair

    My Affair Member

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    trying to match up color of the aft bulkhead so I can repaint. Has anyone used two part and what color & paint manufacturer did you choose?
  2. Davidoc

    Davidoc Senior Member

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    Standard Awlgrip Oyster White. Brush, spray or roll.
  3. My Affair

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    Thank you
  4. Beau

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    Do a patch test. Post experimented with several off whites.... Happened on my 50 with factory painted step boxes - they looked at the wrong index card.
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    Agree. Just painted my 84 bulkhead with Awlgrip Oyster White. Very close match.
  6. Capt Ralph

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    It's hard to match old and new paint. Different formulas thru the years in the new product and weather, age, sun, pollutants in your paint now.
    If it's close and not an eye sore, you did good. keep that new paint to the sun and it will match soon.
  7. Beau

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    Do a small patch let it dry for a day. Hopefully you've hit a home run
  8. My Affair

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    Thanks all, appreciate the feedback.