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Hi Pete!

I haven't heard from you for a while, which means I'm doing ok with the boat so far! Really, it's the time consuming part of the project.It's ok...I'm enjoying the therapy

I know I said it before, but I have a hard time wearing gloves. I like to feel the work area that I'm sanding and gloves screw that up. But, being that I have no fingerprints and the splits hurt badly, I will wear them for a while.

One dogbox!

In progress



Stripped and wetsanded! YAY!
Look Pete and Tim, it's yuckytan yellow....

Thanks, Tim. A few repair areas are in order for the dogbox, but nothing too major. I am proof that anyone can do almost anything if they have the desire and willingness to learn.

That looks good. Keep the pictures coming. I've got to learn how to do this wet sanding. My Mustang needs it and I've got this thin film of varnish that needs removing.

Riley wrote: I've got to learn how to do this wet sanding.

Thanks, Bruce. I really enjoy the wet sanding. You can "see and feel" the progress as you are sanding away.

I thought I would add to watch your fingertips...won't hurt till later.

eric lavine wrote: you guy's .

Boy, I'm glad I don't fall in that category because I sure am having fun with my sanding block and bucket of plain ol' water.

Sorry Eric, couldn't help myself.

TRBenj wrote: Michelle, obviously Im an advocate of wetsanding- but if you "really enjoy" it, youre nuts!

Tim, I "know" there's something wrong with me. I do like it though!

Eric, Why soap?

Wow, that looks great. Much better than the red and white job that was there.
I think I would go with the d/a on the long relitivly flat sides just to speed it along. save the hand work for details and edges.
I do like that color

No posts lately. I was wondering how the project is comming along? After reading this thread, you guys have taken me back to my 3M days and the dreaded task of respirator fit testing. I must say there are quite a few myths out there that may need some splainin.

The KISS method will be used here.
Correct that the harmful chemical in paints is the isocynates. The primary resulting diagnosis for over exposure to isocynates is "isocynate poisoning". This can cause other resulting diagnosis' and even death, however, either or any are usually a result of constant unprotected exposure. Some simple and early simptoms include....headaches, shortness of breath, vomiting, and other similar to that of a hangover. Usually the first stage of poisoning is an effect that will make painters "allergic" to the inhalation of isocyanate fumes in the air (outside air surrounding a body shop). For a technician in this field, it simply means it's time for him to find a new profession. Most can not continue to work in the field once poisoned.

To protect against isocyanate poisining, all that is needed is NIOSH approved respirator.
Most named brand charcoal filter respirators are NIOSH approved and this will meet OSHA's req. for any body shop in the country. The problem, is that isocyanates are ingested by the moisture points of the body (mouth, nose, eyes) and most respirators don't cover the eyes. All that would be needed for complete protection is disposable tight fitting goggles paired with an approved respirator.

Fresh air systems, while usually combining the eye protection, get a little more complicated when it comes to NIOSH approval. You must have "Grade D breathable air" supplying the respirator for NIOSH approval and that Grade D air must have a CO monitor/alarm integrated into the supply source. I've seen painters that just use a splitter ("Y" fitting)on one airline in the paint booth, with one side going to paint gun and other going to the respirator. This method is not NIOSH approved and if you have an old air compressor could possibly kill you from Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

If you are a DIY guy and not in the painting business for a profession, I would stick to a regular NIOSH approved respirator and some disposable goggles. A CO monitor/alarm will cost you $1200 plus. There are some full face respirators which have replaceable charcoal filters and cost around $75 plus. These do offer better visibility than goggles and also have tearoffs available to keep the lens clean. If you spend money on any respirator, save the longevity of the filters by keeping it in an airtight container when you aren't wearing it. If you keep track of the hours of use when painting, replace the filters after about 150hrs. of exposure. If you are using it for a combination of sanding and grinding with lots of particulates in the air, change every 100hrs. This will keep you safe, however, you can buy an air monitor and send it off for analysis that will give you an exact change schedule for your filters.
It is a science, and one that affects your health, however, don't get consumed by it, just look for the NIOSH approval and you'll be fine. Oh, one more thing, you will get leaks in a tight, face fitting respirator of any type if you have facial hair.

sanity wrote: The trailer should be blasted and primed and ready to paint in a few days. Not a cc trailer, but it seems to work just fine.

Michelle, just FYI- the trailer that your 'Stang is sitting on in all the pictures is a Correct Craft trailer. It looks like its from the mid-late 70's, but does appear to be the correct size (#2).

Sure looks like it Michelle. If its not a CC, its one hell of a reproduction. CC trailers are pretty distinctive. Got any better pics than this?

It has a funky looking bow stop mechanism that was added somewhere along the line, but it sure looks like a #2 CC trailer to me. Hows the tongue weight? I bet its pretty light- it looks like the boat sits pretty far back.

That could very well be the case. If that bow stop is welded (nonadjustable) then thats probably something you'll want to address before repainting. The tongue should have 10% (~200lbs) with the boat on it. It would be pretty easy to fab up an old style adjustable bow stop to replace it!

sanity wrote: The guy we bought it off of said it was made by a construction company? Chelle'

CC trailers do have that look! Yes, the Billy Bob trailer and screen door construction company!!

That little stubby bow stop of Tim's is easy to make and looks so much better than the cajun bumpers that were an upgrade.