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sanity
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three more after these
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sanity
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back with pictures. I'll post one to check resize and then post others.Need to change camera date.
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sanity
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alright gentlemen. I am running home on my lunch break to take pictures.Then you can tell me the whats and whys.
Yes, Pete. I do remember. Keep in mind that there are many items missing and some things that "are" on the boat are not original. Back in a bit. Chelle' |
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TRBenj
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Pete, lets wait for pics- theres no way to say if regelling is necessary, or if a few spot repairs and wetsanding/buffing would bring it back.
Michelle, kudos for doing your homework. |
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8122pbrainard
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Tim, I did mention the re gelcoating threads back!! Michelle, Let me remind you that re gelcoating the boat is certainly the premium way of restoration. It is sprayed on like paint only very heavy. It's then wetsanded out and buffed. More work but the end result is basically a new boat. |
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sanity
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BTW, Pete, it was smiling when I envisioned it painted too. thanks
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sanity
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You guys don't know me well enough yet.
I will gather ALL of the information you can give me - paint, primer and including restoring the gel if it is possible and cost effective. Talk me into it or talk me out of it. I want to learn everything I can along the way.So, if I ask alot of questions, please be patient. Once I have all the options and opinions in hand, I will sit in a quiet room, go through everything and then make a final decision. Once I decide...it'll be final. |
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You want it? You got it! Pete, I cant believe you dont have my back here! |
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sanity
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Oh boy...that's opening a whole new can of worms. I will take a few updated pictures tonight and will post in the morning.
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TRBenj
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Yucatan yellow? Thats a rare color! Post a pic of the boat as it sits. Unless there are a lot of gouges, I just dont see how it wouldnt be better to restore the gel. Its amazing what wetsanding and buffing can do for a finish. I just dont see a painted boat holding a nice looking finish as easily as gel, especially if you trailer all the time. |
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sanity
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Pete - that's what I needed. I'll check into the allgrip and sterling. We truly do not have any professional (boat) painters in our area. I've learned alot on "this" site.
I do have a friend that owns a body shop and he referred a buddy of his to me. This guy has offered his time and expertise as far as painting and helping to strip the boat. He "donates" his spare evening time to help and he instructs me. I get to paint - he has all of the tools. Hard to believe - I know.he is becoming a fast friend of mine and my fiance's. I guess what I need to do is contact each company and request specifications on their products. I was hoping that a few of you guys could offer what you have used and "why" you prefer using the product. I know when I start receiving information, every company will say they are the best. I like hearing tried and true. Tim - when I first saw this mustang, I envisioned the colors I would like to see it. As I started stripping the paint, it didn't look so bad. I would stand back, look at it and the boat actually "smiled". That is till I hit the pitted and repair areas. I'm not crazy about the yucatan yellow, but I would have kept it original if it were in better shape. eric - what products have you used together as far as paint/primer. Are these boats kept in the water? The mustang will be trailered, but I want the quality of something that could be. Thanks guys |
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8122pbrainard
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Michelle,
Why Imron? Has the person doing your paint job done boats before? How versed is he with different paints? You may want to consider one of the linear polyurethanes that is more marine specific like Allgrip or Sterling. No matter who's paint you use, always use the paint manufacturers recommended primer system. If the gel has any stress cracking, they must be routed out and filled. No matter what the primer is, if the cranks aren't filled, they will with time telegraph through the paint. I've seen it in as little as several weeks after the paint is fully cured. Tim, She wants a different color! |
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sanity
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I knew that I would be hearing from you regarding bringing it back.
I tossed the idea around quite a bit. The gel is really pitted up to where the water line would land. There are a few areas where the previous owner(s) tried repairing above that. I decided that painting would be the best option - for the mustang and myself. |
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eric lavine
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a good 2 part primer, omni is a good brand or Sherwin Williams. Imron is a brand name and is I believe an acrylic urethane. Talk to your paint supply guy. usually when i paint a boat I will spray a single stage paint on, and on the last coat will mix in a good clear 50/50, with the paint. the clear has UV protectors in it and will give you the shine. remember: you pay for what you get. talk to the supplier about painting your boat. not the painter because thats all a painter knows how to do is paint and really doesnt know the chemical logistics of the paints. weve painted boats 10 years ago and they still hold thier shine and look as if they were painted yesterday
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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TRBenj
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No chance of bringing back the original gel?
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I ask for your experience and expertise in recommending a primer. The paint on my 66 mustang project is "almost" all gone and there's a bit of smoothing out to do yet. I have decided on imron for the paint. Input please? Talk me into it or talk me out of it.
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