I build and restore Classic Model Power Boats and I like to paint them with a traditional brushed gloss finish (old school).

The problem is that most paints these days are now quick drying water based paints that do not cover very well and are certainly not suitable for regular immersion in water!

I bought one tin of paint recently that was advertised as being "for use outdoors on metal or wood".

It had very poor coverage on a boat cradle I was using it on, and it took 7 or 8 coats applied over a period of weeks with adequate drying time in-between coats.

When I used it for the first time and the fresh water dripped off of the hull of my Rapier, it actually stained the paint!

I called the manufacturer to see if this was "normal" and the paint company's own advisor told me he would not trust it on his front door or anything else that could get wet!!!!!!

This was from the paint manufacturer that sells it "for outdoor use on metal and wood" !!!!