Bilge Paint- old school Cig Red
 

Since I yanked out 1 engine last weekend, I am interested in fresh'in up my bilge with original cig red paint.

Are there any suggestions on where I can purchase a like-color red. Epoxy, emeron(sp) or ?. Spray or brush on?
It originally looked like it was applied with a mop (it's not so smooth, is that an original look?)

Boat is 1990 Cig Bullet

Thank you,

Re: Bilge Paint- old school Cig Red
 

I'm sure the Dragon dudes would have an answer. Craig Barrie or Scott Smith.

Re: Bilge Paint- old school Cig Red
 

Have you thought about changing it up to white. I have done 3 and it updates it alot very easy to find a leak also if you get one.

Re: Bilge Paint- old school Cig Red
 

use awlgrip, if you change the color must use there primer also

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Stan,
Scott and Craig have been great in the past and will P.M them.

Carter,
right now I would like to keep old school only because I am trying to get this beast back in the water this season to spend more money on gas :eek: and eventually, when both engines come out I will most likely go all white-big job- basicly looking for touch up right now.

Purnel- I will look into awlgrip.

Thank you guys

Re: Bilge Paint- old school Cig Red
 

keep it old school... :)

i just redid my cafe and opted to keep the bilge red...just my preference i guess, but i like the old school.

i'm still undecided on the 20 though...i may go white or keep it red...it all depends on whether i decide to completely updat the entire boat as a "restomod" or restore it to original with new updated power...

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Something about that red is just unique. I like as well. Sean, is it running ?

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Red is the way to go!!

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I agree, go with the red!

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Or paint it the color of the outside of the boat...

Re: Bilge Paint- old school Cig Red
 

Votes are to keep it RED, but could anyone help with the original questions?

Where to buy, epoxy, imron, spray, brush, application, color codes? I would like to re-do mine possibly as well.

Thanks Chris :cool:

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UPDATE:
Dragon Dude:Scott Smith (great guy!) gave me a lead.
He stated that they use to use Red Gel by Cook Composites and Polymers.
I did a yahoo search {Cook Composites and PolymersP.O. box 419389, Kansas City, MO 64141-6389 800-821-3590}
They have a web site http://www.ccponline.com/
so i will check out.

BTW,I made up my mind- Red it will stay-oem. (the color reminds me of the early 911S engine cowlings were red as opposed to the lower h.p. E and the T models; old school again :cool: )

BIGGUS-absolutely gorgeous! :D :D :D

MrCig= impressive as well :D :D :D

polished components (blowers and tube headers) sure accent the red- :drink:

Thanks guys-time to spend more money :rolleyes:

GoCiggie

Re: Bilge Paint- old school Cig Red
 

Wyatt
Keep me posted on this.