1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

IF, you're gunna do it do it now. check out Page #4 of my rebuild to see how I made a cart for $50 to hold my boat when I flipped her.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=384982&page=4

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Nice cart. I thought about flipping it but I didn't know how it would hold up not having stringers or a floor. I thought I might raise it up get the trailer out and work from under it. I have been looking at some paint by pettit that you roll on then tip with a brush. Do you know anybody that has used it?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Yeah ME!!! But.. next time I'll use Rustoleum. The formula is on page 10 of my thread. It works great and it's what I used to paint the top side of my boat on page 12 and 13.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=384982&page=9

You can flip it like it is right now. Leave the stiringers, add a couple more braces screwed to the top of the hull like you have and get your buddies to flip it on the cart. Two 20 yr olds flipped mine.

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Thanks Woodonglass.I read a lot of your post on your Flamingo, you did a great job on that boat. Hope mine turns out that good.

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Hey everyone, finally got back to the Bumble Bee. Got boat up in the air and trailer out.time to start fixing the underside of the hull. The underside is in good condition except for some minor scratches , but there is one hole that almost pushed through the bottom from a bolt in one of the bunks.Here are a few pics. Any suggestions on how to go about fixing the hole.Should I cut it out clean and put a patch with cloth and resin.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

On the INSIDE grind it down to fresh clean glass about a 6" area and then lay 2 layers of CSM and a layer of 1708 On the out side grind it down and feather it out the same and lay CSM until it's flush. You can use some 3M premium filler to fair it all out and then sand it smooth.

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Thanks, I think I am going to use the rustoleum marine paint what grit sandpaper do you recommend using.Also do you think 4 qts. is enough paint for the bottom or do think I will need more.I was thinking two coats is that enough.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Check out Page #10 in my Resto thread for paint help. You will only need a qt of primer and 2 qts of paint. maybe only 1qt. you will be thinning it so it will go further than you think

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Check out Page #10 in my Resto thread for paint help. You will only need a qt of primer and 2 qts of paint. maybe only 1qt. you will be thinning it so it will go further than you think

Thanks Wood, I will be rolling the paint on.I didn't see anything about tipping with a brush do I need to,or does it lay out good without tipping?Also do I need to let the first coat dry then sand and apply second coat? Thanks again for all the great info I just want to do everything right the first time.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Roll n' Roll technique works best in my opinon. Roll on thin coats. Roll on about 3 ft area. Then using a roller that is wet with paint but almost Total wrung out just damp re roll it with a very light touch. This will knock down any bubbles. Don't get to far ahead of yourself. The paint MUST be wet. You will HEAR it if it is not. It will have a STICKY sound. NOT GOOD. If you get this only do a 2 ft section. You will learn how far to go according to the temp. Let first coat dry minimum of 4 hours. I recommend WET sanding with Scotch Brite pad between coats and then a final wipe down with with Mineral Spirits before applying next coat.

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

What kind of rollers do you recommend?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Ultra Smooth Surface, 6"

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

I was looking at the uscomposites website and was wondering if i should use the 404 or the 435 resin.Do you think I will need 10 gallons?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

435 will be fine and 10 gals should be just about right.

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Going to start sanding and repairing the outer hull today was wondering what grit sandpaper to use. Also what to use on some scratches on the under side.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Need a bit more info. What are you sanding and in preparation for what? Filling?? New resin and Mat??? Need Pics and More info Please!!

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

I am going to be sanding the outer gelcoat and fixing some minor cracks and scratches in preparation for paint. I am also fixing one small hole in hull, you have already gave me info on repairing it. Thanks again Wood for the quick responses and great info.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

I'd use 80 grit and either a DA Air Sander or a R/O electric Sander and take it easy. I'd mix my own filler using resin, cabosil and microballons. If not that then 3M Premium Filler for the scratches and gouges below the water line.

 

[krrice01]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

So use 80 grit, then primer. Then wet sand in between coats with scotch bright pad?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Bumble Bee Restoration

Nope. 80 grit to get the rough stuff leveled off then fish up with 180 to smooth everything off once you have everything filled and faired. Then Prime and Scotch Brite between coats.