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ryanwhaler posted 03-03-2004 04:54 PM ET (US)
I've got a gallon of bottom paint that over two years old, and about half full.
I know normal paint would be fine, is marine bottom paint any different?
JBCornwell posted 03-03-2004 06:39 PM ET (US)
The copper compound can settle out, Ryan. It would just need a vigorous and extended stirring.
Red sky at night. . .
JB
ryanwhaler posted 03-03-2004 08:18 PM ET (US)
Thanks, JB.
Thats what I'll have to do, then.
I want to put one last coat on my 11-Sport, at $50 per gallon I'll make do with what I have.
peetmin posted 03-03-2004 09:47 PM ET (US)
I know sometimes freezing temps can effect paint.I don't know if it is a factor in your situation.pb
ryanwhaler posted 03-03-2004 10:25 PM ET (US)
I hope not.
Its been in the unheated part of the garuge, but up againts the back wall and on the other side of that wall is the heated basement. I think it should be okay.
kamie posted 03-03-2004 11:27 PM ET (US)
Ryan,assuming it hasn't frozen which will make it go bad. To make it easier to use the next time store the gallon of paint upside down. That way when you go to use it, you flip it over and the solids will be on the top. Much easier to mix than trying to scrape it off the bottom. This works for any type of paint. Also if possible store the liquid in the smallest container that will hold the liquid.
Bigshot posted 03-04-2004 11:16 AM ET (US)
2 years is not old. I have crap that is at least 5 years old and works fine. I bet half the gallons at boater's world are pushing 2 years old, especially if in green or something.
ryanwhaler posted 03-08-2004 11:06 AM ET (US)
You guys where right, it worked just as good as it did the day I bought it, thanks.

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Author	Topic: Will a gallon of bottom paint go bad?
ryanwhaler	posted 03-03-2004 04:54 PM ET (US) I've got a gallon of bottom paint that over two years old, and about half full. I know normal paint would be fine, is marine bottom paint any different?
JBCornwell	posted 03-03-2004 06:39 PM ET (US) The copper compound can settle out, Ryan. It would just need a vigorous and extended stirring. Red sky at night. . . JB
ryanwhaler	posted 03-03-2004 08:18 PM ET (US) Thanks, JB. Thats what I'll have to do, then. I want to put one last coat on my 11-Sport, at $50 per gallon I'll make do with what I have.
peetmin	posted 03-03-2004 09:47 PM ET (US) I know sometimes freezing temps can effect paint.I don't know if it is a factor in your situation.pb
ryanwhaler	posted 03-03-2004 10:25 PM ET (US) I hope not. Its been in the unheated part of the garuge, but up againts the back wall and on the other side of that wall is the heated basement. I think it should be okay.
kamie	posted 03-03-2004 11:27 PM ET (US) Ryan,assuming it hasn't frozen which will make it go bad. To make it easier to use the next time store the gallon of paint upside down. That way when you go to use it, you flip it over and the solids will be on the top. Much easier to mix than trying to scrape it off the bottom. This works for any type of paint. Also if possible store the liquid in the smallest container that will hold the liquid.
Bigshot	posted 03-04-2004 11:16 AM ET (US) 2 years is not old. I have crap that is at least 5 years old and works fine. I bet half the gallons at boater's world are pushing 2 years old, especially if in green or something.
ryanwhaler	posted 03-08-2004 11:06 AM ET (US) You guys where right, it worked just as good as it did the day I bought it, thanks.