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89Mach1
03-13-2009 06:31 PM
Before & After
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Just wanted to share a couple before and after pics. It's amazing what a little paint will do! The pictures really just don't do the boat any justice, it came out excellent!
TexomaPowerboater
03-13-2009 06:57 PM
Looks A LOT better. Good job.
glassdave
03-13-2009 07:39 PM
Looks great :cool:
Scorpion23
03-13-2009 08:33 PM
Big difference. Looks great. What did you use for materials and about how much of what did you use? Im in the middle of the same project. Hoping mine turns out like that.
89Mach1
03-13-2009 11:07 PM
Originally Posted by Scorpion23
(Post 2820856)
Big difference. Looks great. What did you use for materials and about how much of what did you use? Im in the middle of the same project. Hoping mine turns out like that.
To tell you the truth I have no idea how much of anything that was used. I had a guy do the work for me as I did not have a place to do it myself (as much as I really wanted to). I do know he used Diamont (spelling?) single stage paint, I believe he did 4 coats on top of whatever he used for primer, and I forget what he used for primer/sealer. The windscreen I did myself out of 3/4" plywood and the painter fiberglassed it. It's a separate piece that screws down to the boat. I wanted it that way JUST in case something ever happened to it I could remove it and just make another if needed. I also know that he ground out any and all defects in the gel and glassed over them after that.
The whole project was exciting and being able to go see the progress whenever I could get there was the best part! Actually... Now that I'm sitting here typing this I think I remember asking how much paint he needed. I THINK he told me 4 gallons total. I could be wrong, and I'm sure Glassdave would know better than I would. The boat is a 24'. Hope this helps! I have a bunch of pics if you need to see any of the progress let me know.
Speaking of Glassdave- Wow, I got your attention huh? I feel honored now, ha! I've read so many of your threads about painting and repairs it's ridiculous!! I would have loved to have you do my boat, but it just wasn't in the cards. Maybe if you were in NY!
GLH
03-13-2009 11:19 PM
Very Nice changes
BLAZE
03-14-2009 12:26 AM
Looks primo :ernaehrung004:
jdub
03-14-2009 06:09 AM
Nice facelift...enjoy!
Pismo10
03-14-2009 06:18 AM
Amazing, looks like a 25 year newer boat.
excursion
03-14-2009 07:36 AM
That is a great update for the boat, looks totally different, enjoy
J-Bonz
03-14-2009 11:03 AM
Looks great. That fairing makes a big difference.
Jr.
Magic Medicine
03-14-2009 11:16 AM
Very nice, you can't go wrong with all white!
johnny g
03-14-2009 12:19 PM
Did you consider doing away with the port holes? I think it would make a huge difference in appearance and probably strength also.
89Mach1
03-14-2009 03:18 PM
Originally Posted by johnny g
(Post 2821127)
Did you consider doing away with the port holes? I think it would make a huge difference in appearance and probably strength also.
I actually never once thought about it until I saw it put back together. They were taken out and taped off so when I saw it while being painted it wasn't very noticeable and it looked great, but seeing them done made me think twice. Oh well, it still looks good.
jfm
03-14-2009 03:27 PM
Looks good what a difference. You could always paint the port windows, seen it done and looks good also. What did you paint it with?
masher44
03-14-2009 05:11 PM
nice job! 10 years newer looking :cool:
MahopacMarine
03-14-2009 08:04 PM
Definitely looks great!!! Amazing what a little paint can do!
