"New Look" transom, getting closer
11-29-2004, 06:25 PM
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Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
Originally Posted by cuda
Once you start the paint job, you'll find out why it's so expensive!................Cause it's worth it! 
11-29-2004, 06:27 PM
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Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
Originally Posted by offthefront
Russ ... what would be Ball park price to paint ? Oh .."BadNews" is home .....another 5K ....think I'm going to just let it hang there awhile ... 
good thing that was Warranty work !!!
good thing that was Warranty work !!!
Also, start Bad News at least once a week. When a boat just sits, is when things start going funky. Trust me I KNOW.....
11-29-2004, 06:47 PM
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Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
His first name is Charles, I forgot his last name. 727-381-4321 He charges $50 an hour plus material (the material ain't squat).
11-29-2004, 06:47 PM
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Nice man, looks good where you take the paint off, for a really good shine I suggest that you wet sand all the way up to 1000-1200 grit, ive done alot of wet sanding, sanding all the way down to really shining chrome on a "goped" that I have and its worth it if you go all the way up to the 1000 grits.
Good luck man!
Good luck man!
11-29-2004, 07:09 PM
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Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
I've done a chitload of "metal" polishing, mostly on bikes. I'd read somewhere that on FG 600 was as far down as you really had to go. But I'm really "psycho" so I might take it down to 1800 for all I know. Then I'll end up doing the whole boat. Or paint it. Or whatever.
Fred, for better or worse, you are a giant part of the reason the transom is coming out good. I am so psyched. Now if only Santa would bring me some polished trim tabs with my favorite suppliers logo on it. I need to talk to you about "tie bars". I'll call you tomorrow. I emailed you a little while ago.
Fred, for better or worse, you are a giant part of the reason the transom is coming out good. I am so psyched. Now if only Santa would bring me some polished trim tabs with my favorite suppliers logo on it. I need to talk to you about "tie bars". I'll call you tomorrow. I emailed you a little while ago.
11-29-2004, 07:11 PM
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Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
Originally Posted by cuda
Russ, all the money is in the prep. Trust me, you could spray it yourself. Post a "before" pic for me.
11-29-2004, 07:31 PM
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Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw
Mike, I've gotten quotes ranging from 5K to 8K..not including any "repairs".
Also, start Bad News at least once a week. When a boat just sits, is when things start going funky. Trust me I KNOW.....
Also, start Bad News at least once a week. When a boat just sits, is when things start going funky. Trust me I KNOW.....
Just kiddin bout Hangin it ...I am sure will be going out ....I'm ready ..we are planning a trip up to Fernandina ...spend the nite ....should be good sleepin weather
oh ...mechanic said he did 68mph ....
11-29-2004, 07:34 PM
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Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
Russ, this will give you a pretty good idea. someone had on OSO classified earlier this year. big yes on adding a tube swim platform
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