TotalBoat TotalBilge Epoxy Bilge Paint

Paint went on easily and dried slick and smooth. I sanded and used the 2 part primer first. I think one coat would have been sufficient but decided to do two coats to make sure I did not miss any spots.

Nice single part epoxy bilge paint. It spread evenly with good coverage in just a coat. I did a small area where my engine intakes are and I did a 2nd coat as directed (to be safe). The gray is darker than the original gray color of my bilge, but looks great compartment area I painted.

Did what manufacture said to do on label. I thinned the first 2 coat 10 %.Paint was very translucent had to do 3rd coat has not harden and it has been over 2 weeks know. Got crazing in paint between coats. we waited 24 HR between coats.

Prep is important to a hood job with proper adhesion. If your not going to sand and wipe everything down you may not be happy with the results. I feel two coats in needed for a top job. Goes a really long way.

Very easy to apply. I used a six-inch roller for large areas, and a two-inch chip brush for corners and edges. I kept the boat well ventilated aid used a respirator.

Very easy to use. I used both a 4-inch roller and a paint brush for edges and corners. Inside my boat with two fans going (exhaust and supply), a respirator is mandatory. Coverage is light, but directions recommend multiple coats; I plan on applying three.

It has not been on long enough to know how it will hold up.

I used TotalBilge Paint over epoxy repairs to my hull on the inside. It went on smoothly and covered easily with one coat. My bilge looks like new again. The painted surface seems very tough. Walking around on it and dropping tools has not produced a single scratch. So far, I am very impressed.

I applied two coats to both sides of a 6 square foot battery/oil tank board after removing it from the boat. Paint applied evenly and left a nice finish. I suggest strong ventilation if applying in a bilge area; the fumes are very strong.

This paint is the bomb, goes on thick so your useage will be faster than normal, but the end result is first class.

Use no more then an 1/8 of a can at a time because of the fast drying time. I was able to coat the under engine bilge area in a short time and was dry to the touch I over 2 hours. Clean up with mineral spirits. Nice gloss shark gray finish.

This paint is the best, goes down easy on a properly prep'd surface, smooth and hard as nails. Use anywhere you need a long lasting hard surface finish.

Bought Total Bilge because of the epoxy description and assumed hardness after curing. I am pleased with the ease of application but cannot speak to it's longevity as it's only a month old. Be advised this paint starts drying within a few minutes so do not go back and re-brush prior areas, you will leave brush marks. Paint has nice shine after drying and very durable finish. Fish hold definitely looks better and should lend itself to easy cleaning. Wear a respirator, this is RUGGED stuff.

Tried to match old Interlux BilgeCoat Grey (which was considerable lighter in color than current) Web Site shows a matching light grey but the actual paint is dark grey. If I had known the shade on the web site was wrong I would purchased Interlux Bilgecoat white & grey & mixed to obtain light grey. Web Site should be corrected

This is the first paint I've used; and I'm not dissapointed. It went on well and smooth, holds its shine, and to the elements. I'll buy Total Boat again.

I used this product in all of my lockers. Went on easily with 4"" roller, dried evenly and smooth. Looks great, very durable so far.

This product is promoted as a bilgepaint. However, I do not know of many vessels where you have easy access to the entire bilge that would allow you to sand between coats. Thus the three star rating. I can picture someone using a roller requiring an extended handle attempting to get down to the bottom of the bilge in a sailbat or under an engingine between beams, and then attempting to find ways to sand between coats. That being said, only one other similar product that JD sells does not suggest that sanding is required, but I would advise calling the manufacturer in that case. Finally, would I buy it agan - definately not since a areas of the bilge in my boat require special techniques just to be covered with paint. Accordingly, I would recommend using West Epoxy with a coloring agent, and applying a second coat, if necessary, once the first coat is tacky. I have made fiberglass over plywood diesel tanks using West Epoxy and they have lasted for years, accordingly, I would expect the same kind of results if I used epoxy in the bilge.