goodluckfox
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- Joined
- Jan 24, 2013
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Greetings all.
My wife likes to fish, and I want her to be able to go where the fish are. Well, OVER where the fish are. I'd like to keep her out of the drink. Hee.
Anyway, I found a little fiberglass boat and the price was right. I know NOTHING about fishing or boating, but I never let that stop me from learning a new thing. One thing that I've learned is that fora like this are wonderful resources.
I need the suggestions and advice of those who have done this sort of thing before. In exchange, I will try to be interesting, or at least not annoying, and will document the process of the restoration of a typical fiberglass boat for posterity... if I can't serve as a good example at least I can be a horrible warning.
I have ordered a book called "The Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual" by Alan Viatses, and it should be here in a few days.
I would really appreciate it if y'all could be the brains, and I can be your eyes and hands. We can play "Spend Goodluckfox's Money."
Here's my most recent video. 1965 Crosby Sea Sled Restoration Part 02 - YouTube
Question: How can I tell whether the blue stuff is gelcoat, fiberglass, or more paint?
Question: I have tried EasyOff, and it affected some of the paint, but not other parts of the paint. Why? What I am worried about is thinking that the blue is gelcoat and that it can be found in all parts of the boat when in fact maybe it's not like that? I am worried about messing something up, thinking I'm removing paint when I'm in fact getting into the gelcoat. Can anyoone look at my video and let me know what I'm facing?
Question: What do I need in order to remove the paint and strip this thing down to gelcoat? Feel free to suggest specific products and tools. EasyOff doesn't look like it's going to cut it.
I realize that it's possible that there may be things that a shop is going to have to do. I'd like to do as much as I can to cut down on expense, and so I can learn how to Do A New Thing.
My wife likes to fish, and I want her to be able to go where the fish are. Well, OVER where the fish are. I'd like to keep her out of the drink. Hee.
Anyway, I found a little fiberglass boat and the price was right. I know NOTHING about fishing or boating, but I never let that stop me from learning a new thing. One thing that I've learned is that fora like this are wonderful resources.
I need the suggestions and advice of those who have done this sort of thing before. In exchange, I will try to be interesting, or at least not annoying, and will document the process of the restoration of a typical fiberglass boat for posterity... if I can't serve as a good example at least I can be a horrible warning.
I have ordered a book called "The Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual" by Alan Viatses, and it should be here in a few days.
I would really appreciate it if y'all could be the brains, and I can be your eyes and hands. We can play "Spend Goodluckfox's Money."
Here's my most recent video. 1965 Crosby Sea Sled Restoration Part 02 - YouTube
Question: How can I tell whether the blue stuff is gelcoat, fiberglass, or more paint?
Question: I have tried EasyOff, and it affected some of the paint, but not other parts of the paint. Why? What I am worried about is thinking that the blue is gelcoat and that it can be found in all parts of the boat when in fact maybe it's not like that? I am worried about messing something up, thinking I'm removing paint when I'm in fact getting into the gelcoat. Can anyoone look at my video and let me know what I'm facing?
Question: What do I need in order to remove the paint and strip this thing down to gelcoat? Feel free to suggest specific products and tools. EasyOff doesn't look like it's going to cut it.
I realize that it's possible that there may be things that a shop is going to have to do. I'd like to do as much as I can to cut down on expense, and so I can learn how to Do A New Thing.