You Guys Inspired Me!!!!

[classiccat]

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looks great CP!

a heck of alot better than when you got it :thumb:

 

[cpdchap]

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Ok Bluefin I humbly take the SMACK DOWN!!:caked: Thanks for the reminder.

I have a quick question. I just ordered some 5200 so this is not about cutting corners. BUT.........why wouldn't a true waterproof silicone caulking work as good as say 4200 or 5200???

 

[GA_Boater]

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Don't beat yourself up over the upholstery. Darn fine job if you ask me.

I don't like any silicone anything in a boat, especially a tinny. I find it will peel right off after curing. 53/4200 stick!

 

[cpdchap]

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As I said, pure curiosity I am using 3M.......makes sense. Thanks

 

[dozerII]

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From what I hear the only place silicone should be is in a bra and not one on a boat:facepalm::lol:

 

[GA_Boater]

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From what I hear the only place silicone should be is in a bra and not one on a boat:facepalm::lol:

Won't that raise falsey hopes?

 

[cpdchap]

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The great info is endless here! Let's see if I got this right "The only place for silicone is in a bra and if it is in an aluminum boat it will peel right off" I would have never known any of that if it wasn't for the wisdom of GA and Dozer. Thank you guys for the info I will be VERY careful!!!

 

[duke33]

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From what I hear the only place silicone should be is in a bra and not one on a boat:facepalm::lol:

That works for me. I'm a carpenter All the claims the silicone companies make is BS. It peels of everywhere but where you want it.

 

[cpdchap]

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Got the dashes cut out........I like the idea and the look but not sure on the finish. Polished one and its toooo bright and I don't want it blinding so I will attempt to sand it with 1000 and mute it down, I think it will be fine. Then I think I will shoot a clear over it. Also I need to make sure it's strong enough for the steering wheel.......may have to put some support behind it.

 

[GA_Boater]

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CP - you could use a wire brush for a brushed look. It still looks nice and bright and clean, but the brush marks break up the glare. I would work the brush from left or right, unless you're left handed. In that case, from right to left. To be fancy, use a cup brush and make circular swirls for an engine turned look. Takes more time, but a nice look. Here's a sample from 64osby's Lone Star.

 

[barato2]

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i loved the idea someone linked to, where the guy was using a Roloc scotchbrite disc in a drill press to do a faux engine turned finish. ii'd start with that; afraid the wire brush might leave excessively deep marks that would look more like gouges.

 

[SigSaurP229]

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Got the dashes cut out........I like the idea and the look but not sure on the finish. Polished one and its toooo bright and I don't want it blinding so I will attempt to sand it with 1000 and mute it down, I think it will be fine. Then I think I will shoot a clear over it. Also I need to make sure it's strong enough for the steering wheel.......may have to put some support behind it.

My newer SS has a console of only aluminum, and it was backed with 1/2" ply behind the steering wheel for support.

 

[cpdchap]

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So I tried a couple different looks and kept going back to clean muted look......so I sanded with 1000 and cleared them. I actually am very pleased with the look and the strength. I get my iboats shipment tomorrow which includes 5200, so I will be installing all the through bolts in the transom, then motor swap time. Hope everyone has a productive weekend.

 

[GA_Boater]

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That looks nice, CP. Even better after the gauges are in.

 

[jbcurt00]

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Yep ^^^

Moving right along, looks good. I like the accent on the side panel vinyl.

 

[dozerII]

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The dash's look real good, the whole interior is looking real good.

 

[classiccat]

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AWE YEAH!

 

[cpdchap]

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Thanks guys for the comments! jbcurt00 your touching one of my sore spots on the upholstery!!!! I like the accent also BUT they were supposed to be angled the other way......as in \\ and not //, that was one of my gripes........I even drew pictures for the guy!Oh well the admiral loved it so what can I say. As I said before nobody will ever know (until I whine:Cry just bugs me whenI had something in my mind.......and payed for it..........ok I am done just couldn't help it after jb touched it.

 

[jbcurt00]

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Trust me, I won't touch it again :cold:

Be happy its the Admiral that likes it rather then doesn't. Because then there'd be a need for some rework....

 

[barato2]

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i love the look of the aluminum dash panels, but maybe want to put something along back side of the lower edge so you don't chop your knees in a severe chop or when jumping up cuz a rod just went off?