Lacey, I have to paint the hull of my tinboat for the first time. This is an older boat but it has never been painted. I ordered trilux for the bottom but someone told me that it will not adhere correctly unless I use a primer. Can you give me some advice on which primer would work best in my situation. Thanks...John
John, The Trilux is correct and you would need a primer. Interlux Primocon is the primer you need. It self etches to the metal and chemically bonds the paint to the primer and hull. Make sure the boat does not leak before you paint it. If you have leaks you can coat the boat with Gluvit and it will totally water proof it.
Here is the Primocon
http://www.laceymarineonline.com/inprprqu.html