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Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-07-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,545
Posted By jimslade

Re: Swimdeck construction

I'm working on the same project for my wife's ski boat. i'm using 2 layers of 1/2 inch nidacore glassed together. No worries about rot. I would never use wood for a swim platform. To many worries...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-27-2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,068
Posted By jimslade

Re: Prep outdrive for paint

Wear gloves and a good respirator. Also your eyes are an easy target for chemicals to get into your blood stream. Spray away from people and use a cheap fan to dispurse the fumes.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-25-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,068
Posted By jimslade

Re: Prep outdrive for paint

My advice is to find a body shop in your area that will mix you small amounts of primer and paint for a cheap price. I would finish a complete outdrive inc. blasting for $400.00 .Please be carefull...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-24-2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,886
Posted By jimslade

Re: gelcoat or paint for bilge ?

Vinylester gelcoat or urethane paint only.regular gelcoat will absorb moisture.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-23-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,524
Posted By jimslade

Re: 233 hull blueprint

6 to 8 ft
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-21-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,022
Posted By jimslade

Re: Anybody ever use Acrythane Aviation, 584 Series by SICO of Canada ?

Acrythane is a fairly good paint but it is not even close to the hardness and durability of awlgrip or imron. I have sprayed it many times and it is similar to Nason urethane but costs more. SW is...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-21-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,068
Posted By jimslade

Re: Prep outdrive for paint

Induction is a term used only for epoxy paint. If you do not allow induction before spraying the epoxy will take a longer time to cure. This is not the same for 2 stage paint. They cure by a hardner...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-20-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,960
Posted By jimslade

Re: Painting Motor

Just a question, if basecoat is made up of the same resin base as clear why does it have to be cleared. Try and leave just basecoat on by itself in the sun it will turn grey or white in about a...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-20-2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,068
Posted By jimslade

Re: Prep outdrive for paint

Just wondering? why would someone ask for advise and then tell us how to do it. If you want to know how to do anything paint or glass related I will help you out(been doing it PROFESSIONALLY for 30...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-19-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,960
Posted By jimslade

Re: Painting Motor

Sorry- the base coat on all base coat clear systems is not a true urethane. Only the clear coat is. Most base coats use an acrylic resin base some even use a laquer base. The base coat because it is...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-19-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,068
Posted By jimslade

Re: Prep outdrive for paint

Any pit marks should be filled with an aluminum powder based filler.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-18-2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,616
Posted By jimslade

Re: Baltek ContourKore

Check out NIDA CORE
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-17-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,068
Posted By jimslade

Re: Prep outdrive for paint

Merc uses an electroplating technique on their outdrives. My choice 1. media blast complete 2. vinyl wash primer 3. epoxy primer coat. my prefferance GLASS SHEILD (takes 7 days to set up) 4. top...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-16-2006, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,082
Posted By jimslade

Re: sander recomendation

Hutchins or CP they are the only ones that don't vibrate your nails off and they last, even if you forget to OIL them.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-14-2006, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,960
Posted By jimslade

Re: Painting Motor

clean with laquer thinner and use a urethane single stage paint, will last longer than base/ clear
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-14-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 82,150
Posted By jimslade

Re: Open bow conversion

I can't post any pictures, im not a paying member. I will send you some pics if you could e-mail me. sorry I cant leave my email. I did and I started getting spam.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-13-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,049
Posted By jimslade

Re: Paint Guru's Question..please help

Its cheaper to have the whole boat re sprayed. The risk of damage by chemical removal is great.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-12-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 82,150
Posted By jimslade

Re: Open bow conversion

I'm in the middle of making a bowrider out of 28 ft magnum. You shouldn't have any problems as long as you work around the bulkhead. The deck needs to be glassed into the floor by side sections, that...
Forum: General Q & A
12-23-2004, 02:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,058
Posted By jimslade

Re: Considering repainting Bravo I's. What to use???

Good idea, most of the products that are used can be very toxic. I know I work with them everyday. Sorry my shop is in toronto canada
Forum: General Q & A
12-21-2004, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,058
Posted By jimslade

Re: Considering repainting Bravo I's. What to use???

1. strip off existing finish, have it soda blasted not sand blasted 2. metal prep or vinyl wash primer.3.epoxy prime, sand with 400 grit. 4. urethane black. most major manufacturers have quality...
Forum: General Q & A
12-21-2004, 06:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,738
Posted By jimslade

Re: what are the formulas update their hull

Somebooby needs to useles the spelecheck option
LOL
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-21-2004, 03:01 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 20,092
Posted By jimslade

Re: Stepp

whether v or stepped or cat. no boat design is perfect. Just enjoy. sooner or later something new will come up Just enjoy life boating and always remember, there's alway someone out there thats crazy...
Forum: General Q & A
12-19-2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,531
Posted By jimslade

Re: Question for the fiberglass experts.

Vinylester is better than polyester but not even close to epoxy. If you don't care what your boat weights. use seacast, but if you do you will use a foam core and SLOW CURE epoxy. the slow cure will...
Forum: General Q & A
12-13-2004, 05:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,232
Posted By jimslade

Re: Best Aluminum heads

Heat dissipation. smoother air through the transfer ports. Will overheat faster and expand faster than cast and leave you with cool looking boat anchors.
Forum: General Q & A
12-13-2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,286
Posted By jimslade

Re: smallblock power

Keep it stock, save your money for all the repairs that will be coming up, older boat means lots of work will be needed. Take your wife out. thats something that will last longer than your boat. Take...
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