Bottom paint primer questions

[njanous]

Quick question for all the experts out there -

I am about to order the primer and bottom paint for my recently completed 5200 bottom. Do I really need to buy a thinner to reduce the viscosity of the 1959 copper paint before application? I hear some people use it and others don't. Any advice or opinion would be much appreciated.

[maritimeclassics]

First make sure you bottom is fair and clean the 2 to 3 coats of CEPS, I put on all coats in one day. Then I apply 2 coats of Interlux 2000E barrier coat, sand with 120 grit and apply 2 coats of bottom paint.

[Brian Robinson]

You only need thinner if you apply the paint over bare wood (like the factory did).

You should prime it with Interlux 2000E, then two coats of paint full strength.

[njanous]

Thank you for all your advice.

I just puttied all the holes, faired the bottom and will be CPESing is later this week. The plan is 4 coats of 2000e and 2 coats of 1959 copper.