1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

[micks110]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Thanks Bob for that info! I had no idea, but I guess I should have known that gas is lighter than water. That is good because now it will be a little lighter

I will be on a dry spell here for at least this whole week because we have practice 6-9 all week. So I am looking at 3rd coat next weekend, then trailer sometime next week, then move the boat bottom onto the boat trailer sometime after that. That's depressing

Thanks again Bob

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Hey Mick that looks awesome! I can't see how a third coat would hurt, thanks for the video!

 

[tinkeringwackyone]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

looking good Micks, you've come a long way, impressed with the outcome so far.

 

[micks110]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Thanks Arch and tinkering.

I was wandering? When these things are flipped over should we wax them or something after they are fully cured or just let them be???

 

[wvmedic]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Awesome job Mick, it really looks great.

Jeff

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Hey Mick,
The boat is looking great. You have come a long way since you started.
I can't see where a third coat would hurt either.
We always enjoy video.
Keep them coming.
Bob

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

just make sure you are done with the painting before waxing! Nothing will cause fisheyes faster than wax!

 

[micks110]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Thanks wvmedic! I appreciate the comments.

Arch- Have you waxed the bottom of your boat? you used automotive paint correct?

Funny when you look back at the pics from the beginning to now
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Fun looking back

 

[SKIBUM1M]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

I waxed mine while it was flipped because you will never do as good of a job on a trailer. Arch, silicone will cause fisheyes worse. The only possibility of a problem from a third coat would be likelyhood of the paint cracking. Not likely but some paints can crack if it gets too thick.

 

[micks110]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Well, it turns out we will be out for practice right after school tomorrow so I'm out here tonight and I just got her sanded down with the finishing pad again and wiped her down in preperation for tomorrow.

Tomorrow night I will be putting on the 3rd and final coat of paint. The weather is supposed to be in the 50's thru Wednesday and then chance of rain thru the weekend. So I think this would be the best time to go ahead and do the final coat. That way she will have at least a full 24 hours to dry before some humidity shows up.

that's it for tonight- tomorrow night her bottom side will be finished

goodnight!

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Hey Mick,
Sounds like another milestone will be reached shortly in your build. Congrats.
The before and after shots are pretty cool. Like I said, You have come a long way.
Great job my friend.
Bob

 

[micks110]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Well I just fired up the stove and tack clothed the boat. A couple hours and the final coat will be done

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Well I just fired up the stove and tack clothed the boat. A couple hours and the final coat will be done

Fantastic... it's been a journey, that's for sure. Looking forward to seeing the hull flipped upright and the rest of the rebuild underway.

TII

 

[osborn159]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

mick, mick are you ok? hope your night is going well, want me to throw another pallet on the fire????
i really cant wait to see her righted. with her new dress on.
D

 

[micks110]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

After two and a half hours, and spilling the paint! I finally got her done with no paint to spare! I was moving the bucket with the paint tray on it and tripped over the tarp. The tray spilled and I lost about a half a cup of paint(there goes about $10). Freakin Murphy! Luckily, I had just enough to finish- I was worried though for a little while.

Again, I gotta praise easypoxy paint. It is so easy to work with, levels great, and leaves a fantastic shine.

I got some pics and my longest *****VIDEO***** yet!

Finally all done with the bottom after 3 coats

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And the ***VIDEO***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=equyxVpK5xg

Thanks for all the comments and help along the way so far to every iboater who helped me get to this point!!! Your help has been the only reason I have been able to make it to this point!

The next step will be to flip her after I get a trailer.

Thanks again guys!!!

Goodnight!

 

[Darren Nemeth]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

How many quarts of topcoat paint would you say you used?

I'd need blue and fear if I have to get an additional quart it may not match 100%. Debating with getting a gallon.

Does the Easypoxy paint skin over in the can quickly or is a couple months or less okay? I'm doing mine outside (no garage) and am at the mercy of the weather.

Thanks for posting those videos!

 

[PaulyV]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Mick..The results are a reflection of all your hard work and that is truly something to be proud of. I know when you leave the house and walk to the barn..you open the door..turn around and......BAM....Your smilin away. Great Stuff

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

How many quarts of topcoat paint would you say you used?

I'd need blue and fear if I have to get an additional quart it may not match 100%. Debating with getting a gallon.

Does the Easypoxy paint skin over in the can quickly or is a couple months or less okay? I'm doing mine outside (no garage) and am at the mercy of the weather.

Darren, as I said in your thread, no way you'll need a gallon. I'd bet money that Mick is only 2 quarts in at this point.

It doesn't seem to skin over much in the can though I had one that was mostly empty that skinned over when I went back to it to do some touch ups. You could always screen it.

 

[micks110]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Thanks Guys! Pauly you are right about opening the door and smiling!

Darren- EZ was right. I only used two quarts for three coats on the bottom, plus about half a quart of the undercoater(primer). I cannot attest to anything skimming over- my open can sat for 3 days at most.

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 1962 Arkansas Traveler restoration

Hey Mick, the boat looks awesome! You did a great job on the body work, and your on the down hill slide...the cap is usually a cake walk compared to the bottom. I had 10 time more work in prepping the bottom than the top. Great video too!