PAINTING 1985 2001
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 10:32pm
Topic: PAINTING 1985 2001
Posted By: arktrans
Subject: PAINTING 1985 2001
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 3:27am
| I WOULD LIKE TO PAINT THE MAROON COLOR ON MY 1985 2001 SN. I would like to use spray in a can. Krylon and Rustoleum makes a almost perfect color match. Has any one tried this, and if so did it work? |
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 3:57am
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Welcome George.
Where in the Cleveland area do you ski? I was from up there (Avon) before relocating to Central Florida. We skiied out at Sandusky Bay with The West Shore Water Ski Club. You are kidding about painting your boat with spray cans...right? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 9:22am
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brunstuckian?
did you try wet sand and buff on the color? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 9:55am
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George,
Ace Hardware has got a special deal going on case quanties of Krylon. You'll probably need two cases (24 cans). Take a look at the Krylon for plastic. Maybe they have it in the color you want. With it, don't even worry about sanding the gel coat down. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 11:05am
Is Pete pinch hitting for 79 ?  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 11:37am
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he has been a little cranky lately, I used to get beat up alot on this site for using the term "dummy charge" i think some may be understanding the term more clearly ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 11:39am
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Yeah, I'd go with wetsanding first & Seeing how that turns out. But, if that doesn't work & you're gonna use the spray cans. Heat up a bucket of water, not like boiling or anything but good & hot & put your spray cans in there before you spray. They'll spray a little nicer/smoother.
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 11:50am
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keep feeding the fire Nate.....the best day to spray is a windy day also ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 3:28pm
Yes the windy conditions make the paint dry faster. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
eric lavine wrote:Posted By: arktrans
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 3:31pm
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John,
Littleitalian We go to a lake in Millersburg called Lake Buckhorn great for wakeing. I have wet sanded last year but it faded again. I have used spray paint on cars and turned out very good. I just do not know if the wear on the paint from the water would be a problem. But if it lasts longer than a year thats good. |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 5:35pm
| Hmmmm. I think I finally understand the Pgh/Cleveland "thing". |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 6:52pm
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I know others were speaking tongue in cheek. But, it's a legitimate way to get paint to flow better. Warm it up a bit. If the guy wants to spray his boat we can help him to do it the way many of us would do it. If he wants to paint it, I'm still good for helping him with that as well.
Anyway, If i remember correctly with one of my conversations with a Meloon a few years back at a Cedar Point Reunion, they used Rustoleum at the factory for the side graphics. (I know this was for the 70's era graphics, but the point stands) Not trying to step on any toes or be a douche, just trying to help the guy out with whatever path he chooses. Good Luck, Man. & Welcome! Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-02-2009 at 10:31pm
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Nate,
You're absolutely correct that CC used Rustoleum for years on the painted graphics. However, it wasn't out of a rattle can. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-03-2009 at 1:06am
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Arktran - You might want to consider renting a small air compressor & spray gun. The cost savings of not having to buy so many aerasol can would probably cover the rental charge. Also, it would be much less tiring on your arm & finger, plus the finish will be much more consistent. A boat is a large surface area, even if just the boot stripe, to get to 'flow out' if you are just spitting paint.
PS, with either method, please use a respirator! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: dwcar
Date Posted: June-03-2009 at 1:36am
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George,
I just painted my 83 with Rustoleum out of rattle cans. I think it turned out very nice. I know Pauly-Bananna did the same thing with his. Nates idea of heating the cans sounds logical. I was able to paint each stripe with only one can of paint. I put 6 coats on. I would think 2 to 3 cans would cover yours easily. ------------- 83Ski |
Posted By: arktrans
Date Posted: June-03-2009 at 3:05am
| Thanks to everyone for the tips and the ragging. I am going to use the spray rustoleum and will let you know how it comes out. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-04-2009 at 5:06pm
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id like to see pics of the finished product!!!
welcome... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-04-2009 at 5:45pm
This happened because: a) you didnt remove all the oxidation last year b) you didnt properly remove all the scratches left from sanding when you buffed it out c) you didnt adequately protect the gelcoat with wax after polishing it d) a combination of a,b,c Everyone is ribbing you because painting over gel is a band aid at best- especially with a rattle can! ------------- |
Posted By: arktrans
Date Posted: June-04-2009 at 6:07pm
| I dont mind ribbing because I do it myself in a kind manner. |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-04-2009 at 10:56pm
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I can rib ya cause im a Cleveland boy myself, what part? was it sitting in outside storage on the West side off of 90? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: arktrans
Date Posted: June-05-2009 at 3:20am
| I have it down at Lack Buckhorn in Millersburg Oh. It stays on the trailer with a cover. It gets used about 12 hrs year. I bought it 7 yrs ago. |
Posted By: arktrans
Date Posted: June-05-2009 at 3:20am
| I have it down at Lake Buckhorn in Millersburg Oh. It stays on the trailer with a cover. It gets used about 12 hrs year. I bought it 7 yrs ago. |
Posted By: dwcar
Date Posted: June-08-2009 at 2:24am
Here is my rattle can paint job. It is not perfect but I am proud. It was cheap and easy. I used the same original rustoleum colors CC used. Thanks out to Paul and Scott Oxley for advise.
 ------------- 83Ski |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-08-2009 at 4:21pm
DW, looks great. Remember that there is a big difference between REpainting the original painted stripes on a 82-84 Ski Nautique and painting over the original gelcoated stripe on the 85+ versions because youre too lazy to buff it out properly. ------------- |
Posted By: dwcar
Date Posted: June-09-2009 at 1:14am
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Tim,
I did not know that the 85+ were gelcote on the stripe. I learn something new everyday. I agree with you. He should be able to buff it out and make it shine like new. ------------- 83Ski |
Posted By: NautiNautique82
Date Posted: June-09-2009 at 2:23am
| Looks like a guy that drinks Busch Light painted that boat! |
Posted By: ccmustang73
Date Posted: August-16-2009 at 2:59am
| ha ha i think that that guy does drink busch light ....tall boys i might add.... nah. that boat looks good even in person you would not know that it was a rattle can job. |