Demonical
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- Jun 5, 2010
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I have a 1991 Lund aluminum boat that I am restoring.
First Part: Flooring
I removed the old plywood flooring and carpet and have had the floor replaced with aluminum plate. Now I want to put some kind of finish on the aluminum, to make the floor a bit softer, less slippery, and something that will finish off the look, enhance the look of the boat.
I am considering getting a spray-in type truck bedliner, and having it dyed dark grey. Anybody have any experience with this, that might be able to give objective advice?
There's an outfit in town that sprays Armorthane linings.
There is also material I have seen at Barry J's Marine, that comes in rolls and it can be laid down. It's kind of a rubberized carpet type material. I do not understand just how it is applied, whether it is glued on or what. I'm wondering if anybody can comment on it?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Second Part: Paint
The paint on my old boat is blistering and scratched from rubbing on docks and general old age. What's the best way to remove the old paint?
I kinda have the idea that I'd like to leave the boat, bare aluminum, unless somebody knows why that's a bad idea...
First Part: Flooring
I removed the old plywood flooring and carpet and have had the floor replaced with aluminum plate. Now I want to put some kind of finish on the aluminum, to make the floor a bit softer, less slippery, and something that will finish off the look, enhance the look of the boat.
I am considering getting a spray-in type truck bedliner, and having it dyed dark grey. Anybody have any experience with this, that might be able to give objective advice?
There's an outfit in town that sprays Armorthane linings.
There is also material I have seen at Barry J's Marine, that comes in rolls and it can be laid down. It's kind of a rubberized carpet type material. I do not understand just how it is applied, whether it is glued on or what. I'm wondering if anybody can comment on it?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Second Part: Paint
The paint on my old boat is blistering and scratched from rubbing on docks and general old age. What's the best way to remove the old paint?
I kinda have the idea that I'd like to leave the boat, bare aluminum, unless somebody knows why that's a bad idea...