Nav Light box paint

**rshrew** · July 17th, 2012, 11:45 AM

Was wondering if you have to use a special paint for the black behind the lights as our is faded out?

**Swampfox** · July 17th, 2012, 12:31 PM

I would think flat as flat black gets would be fine. Anything with 'marine' on the can, so you'll pay 3x what it should cost.

**rshrew** · July 17th, 2012, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Swampfox

I would think flat as flat black gets would be fine. Anything with 'marine' on the can, so you'll pay 3x what it should cost.

I have a 235 flat black primer but want to use a top coat. I'll have to find a good flat black top coat I guess thanks for the input.

**gcsaylor** · August 6th, 2012, 04:12 PM

Chances are the paint that faded was an epoxy. Use a flat enamel

**cappy208** · August 7th, 2012, 04:03 AM

Just the 235 epoxy is enough. The official term for what finish is required is "Matte Black" This means a flat, non reflective, non glare finish. The epoxy dulls down quite nicely and is tough to break or haze. Although it drys initially with a sheen, in a couple days it hazes over.

**NAUTICART** · August 7th, 2012, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by rshrew

Was wondering if you have to use a special paint for the black behind the lights as our is faded out?

My favorite is "1-Shot" sign paint. It lasts forever, and takes a beating from sun/weather without fading. I used it behind lights and for #'s and names also

You can order on line.