FishAssasin
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I have recently purchased a 14' Mirrocraft aluminum boat and began making a few modifications but found myself starting a complete restore. With that said I have been researching different threads on here for information and it has helped a ton. As I wait for warmer weather to paint I wanted to see if anyone has any opinions on what products and how I intend to paint the boat.
I have begun sanding and have the boat pretty clean but will go over it lightly once more with finer grain sandpaper.
Once i am done sanding I plan to clean it with 50/50 vinegar and water and then coat the seams and rivets on the inside of the boat with Goop Coat-IT. When it dries I plan to take it out and water test it and make any repairs that may be needed. Once I finally get the right weather I plan to clean again with 50/50 then dry and use some Rustoleum self-etching primer to lay down a light coating on the aluminum. After primer I will wet sand with 120? Still not sure on that step yet. Then I plan to use Rustoleum Professional Gloss oil-based paint, smoke gray on the bottom and Navy Blue on the sides. I plan to prepare my paint in the following way:
2 Cups paint
1/3 cup Acetone
1 oz Valspar Acrylic Enamel Hardener
Once mixed I will use the roll and tip method of painting with a good foam roller and soft bristle brush.
After the first coat I plan to let dry for 24 hrs, wet sand and then apply the second and possibly third coat if needed.
I have also read that you should let it cure for several days until the paint hardens so that you cannot scratch it with your fingernail.
This is the plan that I have come up with by researching cost efficient ways to paint, any comments, tips, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have begun sanding and have the boat pretty clean but will go over it lightly once more with finer grain sandpaper.
Once i am done sanding I plan to clean it with 50/50 vinegar and water and then coat the seams and rivets on the inside of the boat with Goop Coat-IT. When it dries I plan to take it out and water test it and make any repairs that may be needed. Once I finally get the right weather I plan to clean again with 50/50 then dry and use some Rustoleum self-etching primer to lay down a light coating on the aluminum. After primer I will wet sand with 120? Still not sure on that step yet. Then I plan to use Rustoleum Professional Gloss oil-based paint, smoke gray on the bottom and Navy Blue on the sides. I plan to prepare my paint in the following way:
2 Cups paint
1/3 cup Acetone
1 oz Valspar Acrylic Enamel Hardener
Once mixed I will use the roll and tip method of painting with a good foam roller and soft bristle brush.
After the first coat I plan to let dry for 24 hrs, wet sand and then apply the second and possibly third coat if needed.
I have also read that you should let it cure for several days until the paint hardens so that you cannot scratch it with your fingernail.
This is the plan that I have come up with by researching cost efficient ways to paint, any comments, tips, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
