Offshoreonly.com

Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Owners Forum > Fountain
Engine room clean up >

Engine room clean up

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Vendor Directory
Notices

Engine room clean up

 
Old 03-06-2013 | 02:46 PM
  #11  
sr73z
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
From: perrysburg, oh
Default
looks great, night and day difference
sr73z is offline  
Reply
0
Old 03-07-2013 | 01:11 PM
  #12  
Pokher Ace
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 774
Likes: 1
From: Wild n Reckless From North Texas
Default
Looks good! What color Awlgrip did you use?
Pokher Ace is offline  
Reply
0
Old 03-08-2013 | 12:07 PM
  #13  
jab052783
Thread Starter
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: LAMARQUE TX
Default Awl grip
Snow white
jab052783 is offline  
Reply
0
Old 03-12-2013 | 02:15 PM
  #14  
Thunderstruck27
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
From: Lake Texoma, OK
Default
Originally Posted by 4bus
I am in the process of doing the same thing, hopefully finish up tonight. Using white rustoleom enamel with 8:1 hardener. Mine is slow going because I would not remove everything at once, one side at a time cause my memory sucks. Tonight will be the 4th in a row

Attachment 495346
At my age I've started taking pics of anything I dissassemble...except for my wife's nities ! he he
Thunderstruck27 is offline  
Reply
0
Old 03-12-2013 | 02:25 PM
  #15  
GTOKILLER
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 614
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte Mi.
Default
Originally Posted by jab052783
The tin foil trick works great even when you are spraying and not brushing
Im glad you tried that & it worked, I mentioned it in another post & I got some neg. feedback about it. The shop is warming up as I type, ill be painting in a few hours!! I better buy some more foil.



BTW, Those both look awesome!!
GTOKILLER is offline  
Reply
0
Old 04-22-2013 | 09:33 PM
  #16  
MIKE OLEARY
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default engine room refinish
Originally Posted by jab052783
Decided to give my engine room a coat of paint while I am waiting on parts for my engines
hello what are you using to prep the gel before you paint it
MIKE OLEARY is offline  
Reply
0
Old 04-24-2013 | 09:11 PM
  #17  
MIKE OLEARY
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default
Originally Posted by 4bus
I am in the process of doing the same thing, hopefully finish up tonight. Using white rustoleom enamel with 8:1 hardener. Mine is slow going because I would not remove everything at once, one side at a time cause my memory sucks. Tonight will be the 4th in a row

Attachment 495346
what did you use to prep the gel coat before painting ?
MIKE OLEARY is offline  
Reply
0
Old 04-25-2013 | 06:19 AM
  #18  
4bus
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,648
Likes: 32
From: Oneida Lake NY
Default
Originally Posted by MIKE OLEARY
what did you use to prep the gel coat before painting ?
I wiped it down with acetone. I did not sand. Paint is rock soild with hardener, couldn't be happier.
4bus is offline  
Reply
0
Old 04-30-2013 | 10:57 PM
  #19  
johnnyboatman's Avatar
johnnyboatman
Platinum Member
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 3,358
Likes: 0
From: NO WHERE
Default
I did the sides of mine in white, and the bottom in alum silver, looks ten times better, will post pics when I get all my tools out of the way.
johnnyboatman is offline  
Reply
0
Old 06-01-2013 | 10:35 AM
  #20  
jab052783
Thread Starter
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: LAMARQUE TX
Default Engine start
trim.m7CrbV.MOV
500efi with the kits from ateco would of been in the boat but my daughter has been in the hospital for the past 2 weeks and she comes first
Last edited by jab052783; 06-01-2013 at 10:45 AM.
jab052783 is offline  
Reply
0

Thread Tools

Advanced Search

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.