ober51
Well-known member
Hey guys,
After selling my old Water Tender I was able to get a decent deal on a 14' semi v (I think?), 4 leather seats, a cover, and an anchor for $300. Probably not the best deal, but I revamped my galvanized trailer (new lights, hardware, winch, bunks, etc.) and just needed a boat. Pictures will come later when I am out of work. The boat is very sound, one a spot on the bottom where one of the very back ends of the boat is twisted. No hole or anything, but I would like to reattach after straightening out. My brother and my gf's father are very handy, so they will be helping me in this process. I am assuming it may need to be welded and then sanded?
Any work I will do is going to be in the Modifications Forum, but looking for information here first).
So a few questions:
I read a lot of the paint threads but I just want to be clear about what I have (I am sure more ofyou can help when I add my pcitures). It seems as if the baot is already bare aluminum, just some letters on the hull for ID or whatever. So what are the exact steps to take to give it a new fresh coat of glossy paint. Correct me if I am wrong.
1. Powerwash the boat and degrease
2. Wipe with acetone
3. Sand the aluminum boat all over with 60 grit.
4. Wipe down with acetone.
5. Apply a coat of self-etching primer
6. Apply paint
Also for the sanding - how many discs will I go through for my palm sander? It's going to take more than one, no?
Can I also do the inside the same? I am just doing the painting this year, as I want to use the boat a lot then revamp this winter if I have any money left. So, is the list ok? What do I need? Please tell me brands you prefer for each step,etc. I live in an area of the country where everything is likely a short drive so I can likely find any product I need. Thanks, guys, looking forward to hearing some opinions!!
After selling my old Water Tender I was able to get a decent deal on a 14' semi v (I think?), 4 leather seats, a cover, and an anchor for $300. Probably not the best deal, but I revamped my galvanized trailer (new lights, hardware, winch, bunks, etc.) and just needed a boat. Pictures will come later when I am out of work. The boat is very sound, one a spot on the bottom where one of the very back ends of the boat is twisted. No hole or anything, but I would like to reattach after straightening out. My brother and my gf's father are very handy, so they will be helping me in this process. I am assuming it may need to be welded and then sanded?
Any work I will do is going to be in the Modifications Forum, but looking for information here first).
So a few questions:
I read a lot of the paint threads but I just want to be clear about what I have (I am sure more ofyou can help when I add my pcitures). It seems as if the baot is already bare aluminum, just some letters on the hull for ID or whatever. So what are the exact steps to take to give it a new fresh coat of glossy paint. Correct me if I am wrong.
1. Powerwash the boat and degrease
2. Wipe with acetone
3. Sand the aluminum boat all over with 60 grit.
4. Wipe down with acetone.
5. Apply a coat of self-etching primer
6. Apply paint
Also for the sanding - how many discs will I go through for my palm sander? It's going to take more than one, no?
Can I also do the inside the same? I am just doing the painting this year, as I want to use the boat a lot then revamp this winter if I have any money left. So, is the list ok? What do I need? Please tell me brands you prefer for each step,etc. I live in an area of the country where everything is likely a short drive so I can likely find any product I need. Thanks, guys, looking forward to hearing some opinions!!