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    Interlux Perfection problem

    Ok guys I'm looking for a little help, or suggestions with my paint job. I painted a stripe on my boat that ended up with some fish eyes in the paint. I know how they got there, and what I did wrong. My questions are. Anybody ever add a fish eye reducer additive to Perfection. Interlux doesn't...
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    Painting interlux Perfection in cool conditions

    I have a question about temperatures for painting Interlux Perfection paint. I am all ready to start other than the weather is still cool here. The directions say the minimum temp to paint is 41 degrees. Does anyone know if I was to paint on a day in the 50's, but the temp dropped below 41 at...
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    Can you see a spun prop hub?

    I just purchased a used prop on ebay that looks like it's in great condition. But I won't be able to try it for a few months. I looked it over really well. One thing I noticed was on the back side around where the shaft inserts some really small curly, thin rubber strips. I'm probably just being...
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    Can you see a spun prop hub?

    I just purchased a used prop on ebay that looks like it's in great condition. But I won't be able to try it for a few months. I looked it over really well. One thing I noticed was on the back side around where the shaft inserts some really small curly, thin rubber strips. I'm probably just being...
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    Success with drive & Thank you

    Everyone that offers help,<br />I have learned alot from following these repair forums for the last three years. I mostly read, and search for what I need, but Thanks for the help. My alignment tool showed up today, and I installed the Cobra drive in under two minutes. I had changed all the...
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    How to align new gimbal bearing

    I just installed all new bellows, and gimbal bearing on my OMC Cobra. I can't get my drive back on the last 2 inches. Looks like I'll have to buy an alignment tool. What is exactly involved in aligning the new gimbal bearing? Or the local shop charges $95.00/ hr. How long should I expect for...
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    Do I really need to use a primer

    I want to paint my existing faded blue stripe on my fiberglass boat. I want to use either perfection, or brightside by Interlux. The stripe is above the waterline. I know I need to wipe solvent to remove any wax, and then sand with 220 grit to rough up the surface. My question is about the need...
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    Cobra bellows replacement

    Can someone walk me thru the replacement of the bellows on my boat. 1988 2.3L Cobra drive. I think everything is still the original parts. I am looking at the kits with all 3 bellows, and gimbal bearing. Can the bellows be changed without removal of the gimbal ring? Where can I get a puller to...
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