Have you ever done any auto body work?
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<br>The key to any paint job is the preparation. What you do before the paint goes on will determine the final result.
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<br>Hopefully you have a friend in the business to consult with. If not the various boating magazines have had articles on the process in the past.
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<br>To prevent an embarassing case of scratches, paint it the same color as currently is. <br><br>