MASTER THE ART OF MARINE PAINT FINISHES

The Complete Online Painting Course

Applicable to all marine substrates
Learn brush and roller techniques from the pro’s
Conquer dust in your finish
Single and two part products covered
Study online at your own pace
Retain lifetime enrolment​
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In Just 7 Days, Learn To Create Professional
Paint Finishes On A Range Of Substrates

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About the course

Embark on an exhilarating 7-day voyage to master the art of painting boats! Learn to unlock hidden trade secrets of traditional gloss Yacht Enamel and Two Part Paint Systems, as I guide you through a comprehensive online journey like no other. Dive deep into the world of painting as we explore the intricacies of products, tools, substrates, application techniques, theory, workplace setup, and dust control. Learn to create paint jobs that rival those achieved in professional paint shop facilities, all from the comfort of your own workspace!

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Modules in the course​

Here’s a rundown of what’s covered in the course program

01.

Introduction

In this module we will take a look at the structure of the course ahead and I share a bit about me. Here you can also find links for help, access to the students forum and a quick find index of key for the course.

Run through what’s to come
Access quick guide basics
Recommended paint system guides
Book 1 to 1 lessons
02.

Products

Get to grips with the products that you will be using throughout this process. Learn about single and two part products.

What to use and where
Learn the product hierarchy
Learn terms such as flow out and wet edge
Learn about substrates and which paint you can use
Learn to mix paints and fillers
03.

Recommended Tools and Gear

Start to build a list of the tools and gear that you may need for the jobs ahead.

Surface preparation products
Abrasive types
Understand the grit range
Make custom fairing boards
Compile a list of cleaning products that you’ll need
Look at application tools, brushes and roller types
04.

Surface Preparation

This is the foundation upon which the whole paint system is built, therefore it shouldn’t be overlooked.

Preparing a range of different substrates
Learn the three key global basic rules
Strip bad existing paint finishes
Sanding vs fairing, what’s the difference?
Learn masking techniques
05.

Surface Conditioning

As we apply the first coats, understand application conditions. Learn to read the surface, understand what is going on and how it will affect the finish.

Learn about environments and how they will affect the process
Priming stages 1 and 2
Filling and fairing practice
What are guide coats? How to use and read them
06.

Topcoats

Master brush and roller application of high gloss topcoat paints.

In depth brush and roller technique
Learn about paint flow out and wet edges
Correctly prepare topcoats
Manage dust control and workplace setup
Tackle more complex painting and masking processes
Look at techniques for paint coverage
07.

Flatting and Polishing

Learn to save a topcoat with runs or blemishes as well as supercharging already good finishes.

Get paint finishes really flat
Polish to a high shine
Repair and blend in mistakes in the finish such as runs
COuRSE DETAILS​
Subject

Marine paint systems

Language

English

Lessons

30+

Products

Single and two part paint

Ability

All levels

Study online at your own pace

You get lifetime access with all my online courses. This means you can work through them at your own pace and revisit as many times as you like. Drop back in for a quick pre season refresher and get your boat looking its best for every season!

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Course Instructor

Dan Lee

Dan now spends his time as a custom wooden boat builder and video creator. He teaches through online and in person courses. In a previous life he ran a successful furniture business producing handmade furniture and later on, utilising production CNC router processes.

ACHIEVEMENT​

80k+

Online followers

24

Business talks

1k+

Active students

15+

Years exp.

MASTER THE ART OF PAINTING

Take your paint to the next level

With lifetime access you can study at your own pace and re-visit as many times as you like!

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