Mach1 Project
12-03-2006, 03:04 PM
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Mach1 Project
Hi everyone.Im 16 and im helpin my dad fix our Mach1.I look for all the parts etc...and he finances the STUFF. Well I need some suggestions on this boat and I have a few questions:
In the photo of the dash,where the switches are located, can the aluminum be painted black?
Next question: Anyone know where i can a new or used throttle that looks like the one in the pics?
I also need sugestions on what paintjob we should get.I want something nice but I dont need a paint job with all the crayola colors on it.My budget is about 4k so any suggestions would be helpful.
I am also looking for a pair of bolsters used or new in good condition. Thanks,Paul.
In the photo of the dash,where the switches are located, can the aluminum be painted black?
Next question: Anyone know where i can a new or used throttle that looks like the one in the pics?
I also need sugestions on what paintjob we should get.I want something nice but I dont need a paint job with all the crayola colors on it.My budget is about 4k so any suggestions would be helpful.
I am also looking for a pair of bolsters used or new in good condition. Thanks,Paul.
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12-03-2006, 03:16 PM
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Re: Mach1 Project
yes u can paint the alum. your dad will apreciate the help. when we work on our boat my boys 17-15years old are always there to help and i wouldnt have it any other way.
12-03-2006, 03:29 PM
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Re: Mach1 Project
pull them off and clean them with something to remove all the oils and wax,then spray a promoter to help the paint stick as is (bulldog).you can spray small parts with aerosol cans if done rite it will turn out just fine.
Re: Mach1 Project
12-03-2006, 04:57 PM
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Re: Mach1 Project
Originally Posted by Magnum25
Can i do that myself?
Probably not without a hefty investment. Just paint them or have them painted. Any auto body shop should be able to paint them for you with good results. Just find a shop and ask them to spray them the next time they are spraying a black car. You could also take them to a sign shop and them covered in vinyl.
12-03-2006, 05:22 PM
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I would think it would be cheaper (or very close) to have them powdercoated vs painted by a body shop since they usually have a min. charge for materials, unless they can shoot them the same color as a current car being painted.
