Aluminum Mirrocraft Restoration Question

[USMC1989]

Question for you guys-
I'm going to be restoring a 1964 Mirrocraft over the winter, turning it into a fishing machine. After stripping everything out of the inside, I want to repaint the interior before installing the floor. Was leaning towards the Rustoleum Topside marine paint. Here's my question - do I need to strip off the existing interior paint, or can I scuff the whole interior and paint over it? It has a speckled white paint inside, it appears to be the original OEM paint. I would prefer to not have to strip it to bare aluminum - it seems that there would be more of a chance of loosening rivets during the stripping process. I know that a lot of people use Gluvit to seal the rivets/seams, however I have no leaks in the boat and think that a good coat of heavy marine paint would also help keep leaks from occurring (currently no leaks in the boat). I would prefer not to have to mess with the Gluvit. Any opinions? And does anyone have any experience with the Rustoleum Topside paint? I've heard that it's heavy and puts on a good, durable coat.

Thanks Guys.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aluminum Mirrocraft Restoration Question

Question for you guys-
I'm going to be restoring a 1964 Mirrocraft over the winter, turning it into a fishing machine. After stripping everything out of the inside, I want to repaint the interior before installing the floor. Was leaning towards the Rustoleum Topside marine paint. Here's my question - do I need to strip off the existing interior paint, or can I scuff the whole interior and paint over it? It has a speckled white paint inside, it appears to be the original OEM paint. I would prefer to not have to strip it to bare aluminum - it seems that there would be more of a chance of loosening rivets during the stripping process. I know that a lot of people use Gluvit to seal the rivets/seams, however I have no leaks in the boat and think that a good coat of heavy marine paint would also help keep leaks from occurring (currently no leaks in the boat). I would prefer not to have to mess with the Gluvit. Any opinions? And does anyone have any experience with the Rustoleum Topside paint? I've heard that it's heavy and puts on a good, durable coat.

Thanks Guys.

Ayuh,.... Scuff the existin' paint,... Don't remove any paint on aluminum that's still Stuck....

Strippin' a tinboat is makin' Extra work, 'n Expense for yerself...

'n if it Ain't leakin',.... ya don't need Gluvit....

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Aluminum Mirrocraft Restoration Question

Question for you guys-
I'm going to be restoring a 1964 Mirrocraft over the winter, turning it into a fishing machine. After stripping everything out of the inside, I want to repaint the interior before installing the floor. Was leaning towards the Rustoleum Topside marine paint. Here's my question - do I need to strip off the existing interior paint, or can I scuff the whole interior and paint over it? It has a speckled white paint inside, it appears to be the original OEM paint. I would prefer to not have to strip it to bare aluminum - it seems that there would be more of a chance of loosening rivets during the stripping process. I know that a lot of people use Gluvit to seal the rivets/seams, however I have no leaks in the boat and think that a good coat of heavy marine paint would also help keep leaks from occurring (currently no leaks in the boat). I would prefer not to have to mess with the Gluvit. Any opinions? And does anyone have any experience with the Rustoleum Topside paint? I've heard that it's heavy and puts on a good, durable coat.

Thanks Guys.

Just a heads up there Marine, paint doesn't stop rivets from leaking. I don't care how much you put on... but you don't have to worry about that if your boat doesn't leak before painting.

 

[USMC1989]

Re: Aluminum Mirrocraft Restoration Question

Thanks Bond-o, that's what I was hoping to hear! And thanks for the additional info Jigngrub, us jarheads can be a little slow at times

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Aluminum Mirrocraft Restoration Question

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