Restoration Progress 74 Maltese
02-22-2012, 08:21 PM
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Anchor/Running Light
Donzi,
This is the original. i have had it since 1984. Very hard to find. I have not seen another and I have been searching high and low. If I run into one I will contact you first.
Jeff
This is the original. i have had it since 1984. Very hard to find. I have not seen another and I have been searching high and low. If I run into one I will contact you first.
Jeff
02-22-2012, 08:26 PM
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A little more progress
So far so good. Matches original seats and color to a tee. Mini Craft #313 gel. Engines original Chris Craft Model 350. Updated exhaust and serpentine belt system.
Jeff
Jeff
02-23-2012, 12:08 AM
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Gel
Aaron,
Gel did lay out rougher than what you see, but not that bad. These photos are from today after first sanding with three more stages to go. First experience with gel. Thought the color was way off at first but once it was sanded down it really came to life and matched up perfect, unbelievable the difference and very happy with product. Stripes and bottom coat are gel as well. Stripes are flush on hull with red and white at same level and depth (no stripe edges to the touch). Recommend this gel coating to anybody considering a paint re-fresh.
jeff
Gel did lay out rougher than what you see, but not that bad. These photos are from today after first sanding with three more stages to go. First experience with gel. Thought the color was way off at first but once it was sanded down it really came to life and matched up perfect, unbelievable the difference and very happy with product. Stripes and bottom coat are gel as well. Stripes are flush on hull with red and white at same level and depth (no stripe edges to the touch). Recommend this gel coating to anybody considering a paint re-fresh.
jeff
02-23-2012, 10:43 AM
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Aaron,
Gel did lay out rougher than what you see, but not that bad. These photos are from today after first sanding with three more stages to go. First experience with gel. Thought the color was way off at first but once it was sanded down it really came to life and matched up perfect, unbelievable the difference and very happy with product. Stripes and bottom coat are gel as well. Stripes are flush on hull with red and white at same level and depth (no stripe edges to the touch). Recommend this gel coating to anybody considering a paint re-fresh.
jeff
Gel did lay out rougher than what you see, but not that bad. These photos are from today after first sanding with three more stages to go. First experience with gel. Thought the color was way off at first but once it was sanded down it really came to life and matched up perfect, unbelievable the difference and very happy with product. Stripes and bottom coat are gel as well. Stripes are flush on hull with red and white at same level and depth (no stripe edges to the touch). Recommend this gel coating to anybody considering a paint re-fresh.
jeff
