My friend who is a mini speed boat racer has told me that there is a way to paint them that is kind of unique. We have decided to try it on this kayak to see how it works before he messes his expensive boat up if it doesn't work. You take automotive paint, hardner etc. and roll it on with a roller, then come back and smooth it out with a foam brush. I know you probably think I am nuts, but Formby's works great for a total screw up. If you are aware of this painting technique let me know. I will post the results when I get it done. Apparently it is the rage on speed boaters forums, if it works it would make short work of a bunch of little projects. I plan to paint the top midnight blue and the bottom Tim Chance racing green (my friend Tim has named it after himself), and frankly it sounds ugly but it comes out looking pretty cool. I also have a fishing kayak, a folbot(that I am building off a template from an antique one, tandem), a white water yak and 4 other long boats. I have a Dagger, Sirocco, Skye, and some other thing we call the lemon. The Skye is my favorite. I guess boat fever has me since I had never been in one before January.