Coating inside canopy?

[Anonymous]

I usually use a couple of coats of a marine grade spar urethane to protect the wood and a topcoat of flat white for reflectivity. You have to make certain that the paint is compatible with the urethane, however.

 

[holry7778]

Definitely primer, otherwise the paint doesn't preform very well at all. I would suggest a clear coat just to protect your hard work at painting. Also adds a few years of lfe to the finish

 

[DOGMAI]

Does it have to be enamel? Can it be latex. Enamel is a ***** to clean up.

Thanks,
Shane

 

[holry7778]

With enamal I usually just use throw away brushes. Easy clean up. I haven't used latex so not sure of its proformance. It seems to peel off walls though if the are moist so I'm not sure if I would try