hull extension in progress with pics

[redfury]

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Something I learned about finishes, is that the chemical make up from manufacturer to manufacturer can vary quite a bit. I've used all sorts of polyurethanes coating hardwood floors, and there is definitely a difference between them. The brand we are using right now lays down perfectly, and when you are done, you can look across the floor and know it will pass muster....most of the others it was a wait until it was dry, because you just didn't know....

You might want to look into the type of paint you are using and another brand and compare. The leveling agents are probably different, or different ratios, or the base component of the paint may be different allowing one to self level better than the other.

Something to think about anyway. We all know how Interlux Brightsides looks like, and I know how my Rustoleum on my truck topper came out. Interlux for the win!

 

[lowkee]

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Here is a nice comparison between the 'big three' topside paints: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGCgZfuPb1A

 

[Mark42]

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Hey Oops!

When I was doing the roll and tip, I tried both a bristle brush and foam brush. The foam brush did a much better job than the bristle brush, and no bristle marks in the paint.

Boat's looking good. What ever happened to the wing idea?

 

[redfury]

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Here is a nice comparison between the 'big three' topside paints: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGCgZfuPb1A

Never even heard of epifones paint, but I liked the durability factor. The slow dry time probably had something to do with its durability.

 

[oops!]

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Hey Oops!

When I was doing the roll and tip, I tried both a bristle brush and foam brush. The foam brush did a much better job than the bristle brush, and no bristle marks in the paint.

Boat's looking good. What ever happened to the wing idea?

the wing idea is still kicking around in the back of my mind.....right now the plan is to getter in the warter...

personally i like the wing... i just dont know if anyone that saw it up close saw what i saw.....lol

but after its running on the lake...ill decide if its a tower or the wing

 

[oops!]

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im going off to look at the boat in a few minits......if it sucks....then im off to see the rep and ask what the heck.....

i might just shoot the last coat.

cheers
oops

 

[jcsercsa]

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Hsy Buddie, I had the same thing when I tried to tip , I ended up just rolling it !! It just wouldnt lay down !! John

 

[Cptkid570]

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When I "rolled and tipped" my boat, I found that the roller did a better job than the tip too.

Oops - what brand of paint are you using?

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Mine also has been only rolled no tipping other than in tight areas . I started out tipping but found it didnt really seem to do much so I tried it without the tip and have done it that way since.


Rick

 

[oops!]

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i am using a cheap one part enamel.....
since the cap is mostly different colors....and the white is more or less just a base color.....the guy i share the shop with suggested just to go with any cheap paint...he said weither it sticks or not is how you do the prep. .....so i followed his advice.............bad idea !

so i have been checking around for a solution.........to no result. !

the paint store rep just said that there was nothing he could do about it....(he was adamant that the paint was good and it would work...as i had spent some time with him discussing my needs for the job....and now he just shrugged his sholders and said...."oh well"

so.... i called in the pros.....
it seems im hooped !
(mikes post really got to me to think sence again)
if i switch brands now
any two part paint will alligate...(get all wrinkly)
i can sand all the carp paint off...however...if i do...and i miss even the slightest spot....im toast......so....im left with two choices....
either sand the whole shabang (including the gellcoat) off and either re gellcoat it....or spray the last coat after an intencive sanding session........
if the spary job isnt good....(because of bad paint) im gonna have to sand the whole thing off.

im worried about over spray and the fact that the shop is really dusty....so spraying is a real risk.....and id rather lay in a ditch and stick pins in my eyes rather than gellcoat the barge.

ill be making that decision later today after more investigation of the problem.
i wasnt able to get to the shop yeasteday, as i had to frx mrs. oops timing belt and oil pump on her car. but with the honey do list out of the way.....its back to work on the boat.

im getting really frustrated because all the parts aer just sitting there waiting to go on....right beside the boat....its so close to assembly i can taste it.....and i know how fast assembly can go.

the only thing is that i need two people to fasten the cap bolts and saftey rail on....(one person to screw it in and one person on the inside to hold the backing not from spinning) ........ mrs oops is up for the job....so its just a matter of finishing the paint....then the assembly begins.....

cheers oops

 

[AKCoastie]

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Oops,
Why not wet sand and then buff? When we would paint our cars in autobody, the paint always had some "orange peel" in it no matter how well you sprayed it on. The guys that had custom cars and wanted something better would wetsand with a fine sandpaper and then buff out the scratches. They have different kits, buffing agent, pads, etc at most auto body supply shops. It really doesn't end up taking too much time. Especially if the other option is sanding all the gellcoat off and starting over.

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Oooops I know you dont have Harbor freight up there but if you have a Princess auto ( your version of harbor freight ) look for a gravity fed HVLP paint gun there they are usually under $30.00 and will help with the overspray issues. Either that or just roll it on and wet sand and buff it .


Rick

 

[oops!]

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thanks guys......im going to be experminting with the sand buff on it today to see how it comes out.....my worry is that the cheap paint wont give the sheen that fresh paint will.

i has some shine from the 400 wet sand...and im going to try to take it up to 1200 to see what happens with it.

 

[oops!]

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as far as priincess auto..(canadas harbour freight)..yep....they are 70 bux here......but i need one any how to paint the bottom and all the colors on the boat.

 

[jcsercsa]

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Help BUDDIE !!!! I got MBS . BAD !!!! Check out my thread !!! HELP ME PLEASE !!!! LOL John

 

[oops!]

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done bud......

a big congratulations to you.....thats a huge score !....that motor will come to you for free if you do it right !

i gotta run to mine right now......ill be back on later tonight

cheers bud
ward

 

[Tacklewasher]

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as far as priincess auto..(canadas harbour freight)..yep....they are 70 bux here......but i need one any how to paint the bottom and all the colors on the boat.

If you are nice to it, you can borrow mine.

Never been used.

Course that means I would have to actually find it in all my crap.

I'll look tonight and let you know.

 

[Tacklewasher]

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Oh.

And my video camera has lost it's charge.

Had it all ready to go a few weeks back for some reason but I can't remember why?????

 

[jcsercsa]

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Link????

here yea go tackle!!!http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=2268666#post2268666

 

[Tacklewasher]

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Crap.

Thought I could edit my post before anyone saw it.

Yeah, I saw the thread you meant and read it.

I don't talk about MBS. This year I'm just worried about the "too much time at work and no time for fishing" problem I seem to have.