I used to use an automotive grade spray paint (and by spray I mean
from a compressor with an airgun, not a spray can) and that worked
well, but it was incredibly time consuming, especially since I have
two colors on my blades. I gave that up a couple of years ago and now
I outsource. I pay a local marine painting specialist (he does yachts
and the like) to do it for me. It's expensive ($40/oar), but I have
never regretted a nickel of it. Oars come out looking great, the paint
lasts and I don't end up with these terrific goggle-shaped red and
blue blowback stains around my eyes and nose. And did I mention the
part about not having to do it myself? If you've got the means, I
definitely recommend it.

Zohar Abramovitz
Marina Aquatic Center Junior Rowing
Los Angeles


Quoting Derek Parsons <crewcoach@...>:

>
> I use Krylon. Drys very quickly and covers well. It's automotive
> grade so it's flexible and won't crack. You end up touching up each
> year but then you also don't end up adding lbs. of weight to the
> blade which kids tend to do when painting oars.
>
> Derek Parsons
> http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/