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spotco2
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Sandblast first
On parts getting covered with gluvit, apply gluvit. Scuff, prime and paint if you want to.
Rest of the boat gets etching primer on any bare aluminum and then paint.
On parts getting covered with gluvit, apply gluvit. Scuff, prime and paint if you want to.
Rest of the boat gets etching primer on any bare aluminum and then paint.
ecirb_88
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thanks for the advice, im using a paint sprayer for the primer and the paint, so after i use regular primer on the gluvit spots, do i just cover everything with self etching primer? including the spots i used regular primer on?
1) Sand the boat down where paint is loose/flaking, although if your dead set on it the whole boat can be done, but is not needed.
2) Self etching primer on bare aluminum.
3) Paint.
Not sure what the purpose of the gluv-it is here. Are you using it to seal leaks? If so, I'd fix the leaks before I put any coating on them.
2) Self etching primer on bare aluminum.
3) Paint.
Not sure what the purpose of the gluv-it is here. Are you using it to seal leaks? If so, I'd fix the leaks before I put any coating on them.
ecirb_88
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Captain Ahab
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Toss all that stuff away and just go fishing - when you catch all the fish then worry about painting
The fish could care less if your boat has paint and since it is an aluminum - no need to protect it from the elements
The fish could care less if your boat has paint and since it is an aluminum - no need to protect it from the elements
spotco2
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ecirb_88 said:
Self etching primer is for bare aluminum. You do not need to use it over the regular primer.
Thats what i have been doin Ahab!
i need to make some time for improvements or any thing i do gots to be ready to fish on the weekend lol cant be havin the boat down thats not an option plus i figure i need to fish it for a while to see what i really want to have goin on in my lil 12 footer
really my motor needs a paint job its a 1947 johnson and looks like it too! runs perfect tho lol
i need to make some time for improvements or any thing i do gots to be ready to fish on the weekend lol cant be havin the boat down thats not an option plus i figure i need to fish it for a while to see what i really want to have goin on in my lil 12 footer
really my motor needs a paint job its a 1947 johnson and looks like it too! runs perfect tho lol
ecirb_88
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spotco2
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ecirb_88 said:
Proper rivets installed correctly do not need anything.
You can dip them in 3500 if you just want to be messy.
ecirb_88
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thanks spotco, i appreciate all the advice you have shared. i ordered solid rivets, and i'm using the size of drill bit is recommended for the rivets i ordered. is that sufficient you think? if not, where can i get 3500? thanks again
JMichael
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All you need to do now is install the rivets properly and that should take care of your leaks.
ecirb_88
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ecirb_88
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took a break for thanksgiving. starting back up with sandblasting tomorrow!
ecirb_88
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FINALLY done sand blasting! that was the worst experience i have ever had! but my paint job should turn out good!
JMichael
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What? No pictures?
ostpics:
Did I mention that we like lots of pictures?
ostpics: Did I mention that we like lots of pictures?
ecirb_88
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ill get you some pictures today, im washing it with a de-greaser today, torrow is gluvit time. ill post a picture or two tonight after im done washing it! primer and paint begin friday!
ecirb_88
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JMichael
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What media did you use for the sandblasting?
ecirb_88
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clark 80 grit
