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SHAWN DAVIS 05-14-2012 04:39 PM

Thats where the windshield wash bucket at the gas pump comes in handy

Uncle Dave 05-14-2012 04:53 PM

Im going to keep this filed in the Paint Vs Gelcoat section.

Never seen this happen to gelcoat.

Uncle Dave

gofastlvr 05-14-2012 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by tomahdonzi (Post 3687273)
I'm glad I wasn't alone. Felt kind of stupid. Another lesson learned. Thanks for the input.

One other thing I'm wondering. If you get slight spillover when you fill the boat, and gas runs a bit down side of boat, do you need to do more than just wipe off with a towel or cloth? Wonder if the area should be cleaned with something else, or is just wiping it off adequate?

Rick

I have always grabbed a towel and dipped it in the window wash bucket at the pump or at least used the squeegee and put water on the area afraid of just what happened to you.

Perlmudder 05-14-2012 05:16 PM

what about putting a small strip of clear plastic, something like clear window tint material below the vent. Would that help?

PhantomChaos 05-14-2012 05:20 PM

Never have seen that on a Formula. They use Emron paint. :D

Sucks for sure!

POWERPLAY J 05-14-2012 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by PhantomChaos (Post 3687321)
Never have seen that on a Formula. They use Emron paint. :D

Sucks for sure!

Close cousin to Dupont Imron. :lolhit:

PhantomChaos 05-14-2012 05:39 PM


Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J (Post 3687327)
Close cousin to Dupont Imron. :lolhit:

Dang! I knew I spelled that wrong! :)

POWERPLAY J 05-14-2012 06:29 PM

I know to watch my spelling and grammar around a few of yous guys so I had no choice but to call ya out. LOL

bigboat28 05-16-2012 02:41 PM

Yea on a Formula it just stains it I know. We have a 04 31PC that overflowed and sat and now has a perminent yellowish brownish stain down the side under the vent.

Strip Poker 388 05-16-2012 05:07 PM

Ive only filled mine up till it ran out the vent once,accident,I sat in the station for a good 30 min with a towel,it was like it started siphoning.I wonder if it had a loop in it like the vent hose on race cars it wouldnt be as bad, I'm sure the heat/sun would make it swell and vent out. I try not to fill it all the way up an sit in the sun/heat.I will be alot more carefull now!!!


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