tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701428736862216823.post700597442606706460..comments2024-03-25T08:30:53.598+00:00Comments on Percy: Blacking - info needed Nev Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07047359519459723079noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701428736862216823.post-57359448992070224322019-08-25T08:25:58.669+01:002019-08-25T08:25:58.669+01:00If the weather is a bit cold we put the tin of bla...If the weather is a bit cold we put the tin of blacking into a bowl of hot water to thin it down, making it go on easier. h<br />Happy blacking!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18155792486454776550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701428736862216823.post-86147729770957962492019-08-22T19:04:06.237+01:002019-08-22T19:04:06.237+01:00I use a 20l tin for a 58 foot boat for 2 full coat...I use a 20l tin for a 58 foot boat for 2 full coats plus a third along the water line. I vary the width of the third coat depending on how much is left. In warm weather it seems to spread thinner so the third coat covers a larger area.Paul (from Waterway Routes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07842471981529276368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701428736862216823.post-42736861640419336272019-08-22T08:46:04.151+01:002019-08-22T08:46:04.151+01:00Cheers Andy, very helpful information. I'll st...Cheers Andy, very helpful information. I'll start with a 20 litre tin and see how I go. I'm booked into the bonded warehouse on the Stourbridge canal as it's close to John Sanderson at Dadsford wharf - he did the paintwork on Percy and there is an area I want him to help me with so he said he can come over and work on Percy in the dry dock while black her ! Nev Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047359519459723079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701428736862216823.post-20113602561545250662019-08-22T07:54:51.993+01:002019-08-22T07:54:51.993+01:00We can get 3 coats and a waterline out of a 20lt t...We can get 3 coats and a waterline out of a 20lt tin. First coat brushed on and two rollered(57ft). Long-handled radiator roller is best (no tray just dip into the tin). anything larger gets too heavy for me same with the brush 3" is my limit<br /><br />I got the Intertuf 16 from Midland Chandlers (freaky Friday), not the cheapest but convenient.<br /><br />Stafford Boat Club is a good place to get hauled out, a whole week for reasonable money with good facilities (hook up,elsan, water and a bar) They have a chap that can replace anodes too.<br /><br />Happy blacking.<br /><br />Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740795287872354520noreply@blogger.com