I used Varathane indoor/outdoor gloss white. Self priming and recommended for marine applications. One hood has been about 5 years, the other around three. No problems yet.



Jeff

Actually that is what I ended up going with (Varathane ). It pretty much dries to a durable plastic coating. It's also inexpensive when compared to the price of some of the epoxy / specialty paints
Glad to hear it 's ben used by others and worked out well

captainhemo