Ready to Rock

N

nymack66

God
Latest photos of my project V , Splash down soon !

DSCF0125.jpg

She can really use a soap and water wash down still lots of buffing compound on the hull

DSCF0124.jpg


DSCF0127.jpg


DSCF0133.jpg


DSCF0119.jpg


DSCF0132.jpg


DSCF0130.jpg


DSCF0122.jpg

Notice where the Fuel fill and vent is now located ? This is because I flip the new tank around so the fuel line is at the back of the boat.
Notice the chip close to the rubrail? During the rebuild I assume the rubrail covers this area I was wrong !
 
Nymack66:

How about some lessons learned on using Duratec? Its sounds like you still need to buff it out to get the finish you got now? What size paint gun tip did you end up using? Any problems?

Kamikaze
 
kamikaze said:
Nymack66:

How about some lessons learned on using Duratec? Its sounds like you still need to buff it out to get the finish you got now? What size paint gun tip did you end up using? Any problems?

Kamikaze
Click to expand...

Well the Duratec helped in regards to thinning the Gel Coat, Looks great however you still have to buff the crap out of it. First sand the ruff spots with a 220 grit then a 600 all dry sanding using a palm sander then I started buffing with a 2000 grit compound (use a spray bottle with water to keep it wet) then use the 1000 compound (which removes 600 to 800 marks ) then wash off with water ,next follow with a wax of your choice and wipe or buff off this is exactly what you see.
If I were to do it all over again , I will pass on the Duratec one gallon is 75.00,then after the buffing I really question my self how much of it was left if any.
As for the tip on the spray gun I ended up using the 2.0 mm from Harbor Frieght you were right on with your idea on the other post.
If you need the info on the compound see this link
www.fiberglassservices.com
Download the PDF I use the AquaBuff 2000 and 1000 , by Duratec :) this stuff is the best
 
"Notice where the Fuel fill and vent is now located ? This is because I flip the new tank around so the fuel line is at the back of the boat"

Did that put the fuel pick-up at the front of the tank?
 
Thanks to all

Thanks to all you guys on this board, your ideas and suggestions all made this project worth while. I quit numerous times mentally, I log on read a few posts, silencing the critics at home and family circle in the end I follow it to a resolve.
I am so happy with the results, because this hull and the way it looks are beyond my expectations
God Bless
 
i hope it will fill with the tank turned around that may cause a filling issue. unless you have the transom higher than the bow so the tank can vent or the vent must be at the front of the boat on the tank. i've tried that in another and it didn't work.
 
My gas station is on a slight hill and I have the exact problem when I am parked down hill. All he needs to do is find a pump on a little slope and he won't have any problems.

-Svence
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top