I was thinking of coloring the deck of my strip boat. I have used graphite powder mixed with epoxy to wet out fiberglass before.. with good results. I was wondering what you guys suggest in regards to pigments (for instance green). Can you mix it in when you wet out the fabric or is it best left to fill coats? I have a Kirton racing kayak and the deck is blue on the inside and out, making me think it's a simple thin glass deck wetted with pigmented epoxy.

Or should it just be painted after the fact with some sort of paint? I tend to beat up my deck and wanted it as 'integral' as possible, so I don't see through in spots.

Also, if pigment is added to the epoxy to wet out and fill, is there a reason to varnish after, or just apply some 303?

Also, any recommended sources for actual pigment? thanks guys