http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:55:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/220274-told-my-boat-carbon-kevlar-but-green-what.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:51:56 GMT Anybody know???? The hull is yellow, which I assume is kevlar, but the deck is green....... Anybody know???? The hull is yellow, which I assume is kevlar, but the deck is green....... ]]> Fiberglass and Paint 302Sport http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/220274-told-my-boat-carbon-kevlar-but-green-what.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/220256-moisture-reading.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:40:32 GMT What would a normal reading be? What percent? What would a normal reading be? What percent? ]]> Fiberglass and Paint tomtbone1993 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/220256-moisture-reading.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219752-gelcoat-question.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:41:09 GMT I spent a few minutes searching but didn't really find much.

I'm looking at an 88 Stinger and there are 2 concerns that I have. There are spider cracks on the hull and there are also chunks of gelcoat missing on the bottom of the hull from the fins that run the length of the hull. You can see the yellow fiberglass showing from the missing spots. The current owner seems to think it's not a problem and he ran it for a while like this.

The boat is a good price and I'm looking at jumping on it, but I'm concerned about those issues. Any advice on the chunks missing?

TIA ]]> Fiberglass and Paint vjlax18 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219752-gelcoat-question.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219549-great-paint-job.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:22:45 GMT Just want to pass on to all my boating buds some info on a true proffesional painter.
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Studio 269-795-2228

He took my 1997 312 Fastech and made her look like a new
custom boat. We could'nt be happier. Did what he said when he said he would do it. Take the time and check him out or talk to him, great guy and great staff. ]]> Fiberglass and Paint silent lucidity http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219549-great-paint-job.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219259-leverage-product-closeout.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:48:58 GMT Remaining leverage inventory closeout. When it's gone its' gone.. ;)

Cleaning out the back room for the winter.. Here is what's left:

3 16 Oz bottles of leverage spray polish
1 16 ounce bottle of oxidation remover
1 16 ounce bottle of metal serum

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. ]]> Fiberglass and Paint LAKESIDE RESTORATIONS http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219259-leverage-product-closeout.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219250-glassdave-question.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:47:10 GMT Do you make cutouts for engine hatches or do I need to have a complete hatch made to get more room under there? Also Is there a way to remove Imorn paint (soda blastind or aircraft paint remover) without damaging the gelcoat underneath? Do you make cutouts for engine hatches or do I need to have a complete hatch made to get more room under there?

Also Is there a way to remove Imorn paint (soda blastind or aircraft paint remover) without damaging the gelcoat underneath? ]]> Fiberglass and Paint NOMO http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219250-glassdave-question.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219154-potential-purchase-gelcoat-concern.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:22:12 GMT I'm new to large powerboats and looking to purchase a used rig. I've come across a 97 Donzi 22 ZX, mechanically the boat looks nice, however it has one flaw that concerns me. The boat has a large number of hairline gelcoat cracks in the deck only (hull is near perfect). These cracks are spread all around the deck and are concentrated in a few areas. There is no evidence of impact so I have a feeling that this is a gelcoat issue caused during molding. My question is in your opinion should I avoid this boat, or is this merely cosmetic and worth just negotiating some money off the price? Could I fix this down the road if I wanted to improve the appearance? Any help is appreciated.









]]> Fiberglass and Paint Top-Gun http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219154-potential-purchase-gelcoat-concern.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219110-glassing-cockpit-floor.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:55:04 GMT I'm sure someone has ask and answered this question several times but here it is again !
I'm glassing in the floor of my boat so I can paint it like the newer boats . I have cleaned and sanded the plywood and precut the cloth . Do I wet the plywood with resin before I lay down the cloth or can I just poor it on top and roll it out ? ]]> Fiberglass and Paint OCCJoe http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219110-glassing-cockpit-floor.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219079-partial-transom-replacement.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:54:08 GMT After removing both of my transom assembles, I had water coming out between of the transom layers on the SB side of SB cutout. The port side of the cutout appears dry, as does the remaining half of the transom. I tapped around the cutout with a claw hammer and the area in question sounds soft.... After removing both of my transom assembles, I had water coming out between of the transom layers on the SB side of SB cutout. The port side of the cutout appears dry, as does the remaining half of the transom. I tapped around the cutout with a claw hammer and the area in question sounds soft. It appears to be the lower 1/2 of the cutout on the 1 side. When tapping on the inside and outside of the transom around the cutout, it sounds solid, but I'm assuming that's a false test, since it obviously had water in there.

I think the next check is to drill some holes from the inside to check the extent. Is it possible to section in new wood in the bad area, and then some, providing I can get a good overlap with good wood, depending if the layers can be split?? I don't want to get into replacing the whole transom if it's not needed. This boat has a 10' beam, so I assume it has to be sectioned/overlapped anyways. Just not sure were joints are allowed, or what needs to be spanned in order to maintain the integrity.

I've read all the transom replacement threads here, but those all involve complete replacements.

Thanks ]]> Fiberglass and Paint US1 Fountain http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219079-partial-transom-replacement.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219073-glassdave.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:03:48 GMT I have just finished spraying my hull with 2k epoxy primer,unfortunately i did not have a filter on my suction fed gun,question is i need to sand/flatten out small lumps of dirt,i was using 800 grit wet or dry for this,but will this leave the primer to smooth for 2k topcoat,thanks for the help so... I have just finished spraying my hull with 2k epoxy primer,unfortunately i did not have a filter on my suction fed gun,question is i need to sand/flatten out small lumps of dirt,i was using 800 grit wet or dry for this,but will this leave the primer to smooth for 2k topcoat,thanks for the help so far,????? ]]> Fiberglass and Paint seamy http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219073-glassdave.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219031-question-glassdave-crushed-glass-media-blasting.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:17:30 GMT I'm in the middle of tearing out rotten stringers inside a 22 ft boat. There is a very heavy gelcoat build up inside of the boat that I want to get off but is turning out to be difficult with my grinder. I talked to a soda blaster and he said that the soda probably would not do a good job stripping the gelcoat. He recommended crushed glass blasting. Is there any issue with this, i.e. will having crushed glass residue in the boat have a negative effect on my laminations when I build it back up? ]]> Fiberglass and Paint IHTFP http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/219031-question-glassdave-crushed-glass-media-blasting.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/218997-wanted-36-foot-v-hull-35-foot-cat-hull.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:27:37 GMT Anybody know whwere to buy barebones a new or used v hull or cat hull, i would like to start a project but cant find anybody online that sells ready made hulls or makes custom hulls, please advise.:coolcowboy: Anybody know whwere to buy barebones a new or used v hull or cat hull, i would like to start a project but cant find anybody online that sells ready made hulls or makes custom hulls, please advise.:coolcowboy: ]]> Fiberglass and Paint Prestige805 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/218997-wanted-36-foot-v-hull-35-foot-cat-hull.html http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/218979-painting-graphics-imron-imron-help.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:39:03 GMT OK, my boat needs a face lift to go along with the power upgrades this winter. I have a pretty good idea what I want to do, just not sure how to do it? The boat is all red(see public photo)and is painted with Imron paint. I want to add some gold graphics to match the truck on the transom and the 2... OK, my boat needs a face lift to go along with the power upgrades this winter. I have a pretty good idea what I want to do, just not sure how to do it?

The boat is all red(see public photo)and is painted with Imron paint. I want to add some gold graphics to match the truck on the transom and the 2 front points and a name on each side. The name will be in vinyl.

My questions are,
1. Do I draw it out on the boat then mask it off or do I mask everything then cut out what I want painted?

2. How do I prep the Imron on the boat for paint over?

3. How do I get a smooth transition from old paint to new after removing the mask?

4. Do I need a primer on the red before spraying the gold? I have some holes and chips that need to be filled and sanded out.

Thanks for any and all help! ]]> Fiberglass and Paint fireboatpilot http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/fiberglass-paint/218979-painting-graphics-imron-imron-help.html