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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1957 Alumacraft “Deep C” Restoration
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<blockquote data-quote="mbullen" data-source="post: 503226" data-attributes="member: 24594"><p>Regarding the wheel, I've got several in progress and I'm using the simplest of shelf products: JB Weld and Rustoleum. lol </p><p>I did all the deep-dive research and looked at the specialty products, too. Ultimately, I began to realize I was probably overthinking it. </p><p>I'm completely happy with the progress to date and my pocketbook feels much better, too. </p><p>I began with using a dremel to bevel and clean all the fractures and cracks. </p><p>Next came several sessions of the epoxy, using it to not only fill the major fissures but also to completely rebuild the hub on one particular wheel.</p><p>After several sessions of progressive sanding using spray primer as a blocking film, I'm at the point of smoothing the tiny stuff. At the moment, I'm using a bondo-type glazing film, but I'm considering ordering a total fair product to finish a couple. </p><p>Finally, I intend to shoot them with my tried and true 'Rustoleum, Acetone, Hardener' formula mixed 4:3:1. The hardener comes from TSC in the tractor paint aisle and it hardens up into an essentially 2k product.</p><p>Hopefully, I'll get time to finish them up this warm season so that they can go back on the boats over the winter sessions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbullen, post: 503226, member: 24594"] Regarding the wheel, I've got several in progress and I'm using the simplest of shelf products: JB Weld and Rustoleum. lol I did all the deep-dive research and looked at the specialty products, too. Ultimately, I began to realize I was probably overthinking it. I'm completely happy with the progress to date and my pocketbook feels much better, too. I began with using a dremel to bevel and clean all the fractures and cracks. Next came several sessions of the epoxy, using it to not only fill the major fissures but also to completely rebuild the hub on one particular wheel. After several sessions of progressive sanding using spray primer as a blocking film, I'm at the point of smoothing the tiny stuff. At the moment, I'm using a bondo-type glazing film, but I'm considering ordering a total fair product to finish a couple. Finally, I intend to shoot them with my tried and true 'Rustoleum, Acetone, Hardener' formula mixed 4:3:1. The hardener comes from TSC in the tractor paint aisle and it hardens up into an essentially 2k product. Hopefully, I'll get time to finish them up this warm season so that they can go back on the boats over the winter sessions. [/QUOTE]
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