34 California LRC
Hi Al,
When I got this boat 2.5 years ago, it had the window casings painted out. I think he used single poly, and it was already looking tired. The whole front gelcoat around the front window was badly cracked and we had to fill/fair out around the windows. Then it got one or two coats of hi build primer on the entire boat depending on how good the surface was. Then 2 coats of Awlgrip topcoat.
But the doors I left clear, but I tried Awlgrip 2 part clear over the existing surface. I am hearing 2 years plus in direct sun with no recoating needed. I'll report back next year on that!!
IF you are going to paint out the doors, make sure you get the bad areas well sealed with west. You may want to consider rolling a coat or 2 of west epoxy on the surface before priming. This is call barrier coating. If you have seen a woodie with "blisters" it is because it was either not dry, or the moisture is "wicking" through and getting underneath the LP surface. Done properly, it will look like glass, and stay that way.
And of coarse canvas over these doors is a must, especially on brightwork.
Best,
Bro