Which is first .....paint or bedding?

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Which is preferable to acheive a lasting bond, applying a bedding compound / adhesive directly to unpainted material .... or .....
paint first then apply ?

The paint being used is brightsides if that makes any difference.

I'm wondering about situations on both raw wood and also gelcoat.

thanks for your thoughts and experience
John

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Paint first, them bed. When the bedding gives up the paint will still provide some protection. Don't use an adhesive bedding compound. If you screw or bolt a fitting on, sooner or later you'll need to take it off again, to rebed if nothing else.