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Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-14-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Malibu97

Thanks for the suggestion but that looks to be at...

Thanks for the suggestion but that looks to be at least 50 bucks for a quart.

I need something cheaper.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-13-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Malibu97

Paint over Epoxy

I built a box out of Birch Plywood to house some batteries in our boat. Box has 2 coats of Epoxy Resin and will be elevated off the sole of the boat using King Starboard Pucks.

I am going to wrap...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
08-23-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 979
Posted By Malibu97

Paiting New Trailer Hubs

I have some brand new 10" boat trailer hubs that seem to have a black primer on them. Not adhering well.

I want to paint these white to match the old ones and the trailer.

Looking for some...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-14-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 65,512
Posted By Malibu97

I wetsanded last year and picked up very minor...

I wetsanded last year and picked up very minor scratches and also found some areas that I did not compound as well as needed.

Going to to compound and polish this spring. Is the leverage oxidation...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
07-14-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By Malibu97

Gelcoat material ?'s

I am going to be picking up some gel coat from my boat mfgr on Friday. I will be converting it into paste to do some of the repairs on the outer hull. I have worked with paste before and had great...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-29-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,031
Posted By Malibu97

no foam???

no foam???
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-29-2009, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,031
Posted By Malibu97

Griff, As the sun went down last night and...

Griff,

As the sun went down last night and my outdoor lights kicked on, I was able to notice some pretty minor siwrl marks. They are not bad at all but I am a perfectionist and would like to...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-27-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,031
Posted By Malibu97

Well, sorry to dig up an old thread but I finally...

Well, sorry to dig up an old thread but I finally got around to the proect this weekend.

I was able to get my hands on some custom matched gelcoat that we turned into paste for some above the...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-11-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,227
Posted By Malibu97

Painting the Dash

My dash is currently covered with gel coat. I am in the process of repairing some old tweeter and screw holes and have been following Glassdave's dash repair thread.

I not wanting to pay $600+ to...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
01-21-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,510
Posted By Malibu97

Gelcoat and Duratech....help please?

I just ordered a custom matched quart of gel coat from gel coat products in Seattle, WA. Cost me less than $100.

I am doing some small repairs in areas no more than 2" x 2" and gelcoat wil be...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
01-04-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,389
Posted By Malibu97

Custom Matched Gel Coat...HELP

I need to get a quart of white gelcoat for my boat. I have tried Spectrum Color and they will only mix and match gallon sizes which is about $250.

I have a sample piece of fiber glass with...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-31-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By Malibu97

I am usuing a polyester based resin from US...

I am usuing a polyester based resin from US Composites. Imixed it pretty mild with the MEKP.

Any thing special I need to do?
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-30-2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By Malibu97

Thanks. How much grinding do I need to do. I am...

Thanks. How much grinding do I need to do. I am thinking just enough to give the surface some grit to make a strong adhesion.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-30-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By Malibu97

Laying glass over glass???

Well I started my re-tabbing project this morning and all went well. I grinder the crap out of the area and cleaned it over and over with a vacuum and acetone.

I have layed a layer of glass 18oz...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-19-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By Malibu97

I picked up a two inch backing disc since my...

I picked up a two inch backing disc since my compressor is smaller and it will take less air to move 2" comapred to 3". I may pick up a 3" this weekend.

It is not the the hard disc one. It has the...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-17-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By Malibu97

Well I bought a Central Pneumatic angled grinder...

Well I bought a Central Pneumatic angled grinder for $14 and tested it out this weekend. I am glad I bought it and looking foward to repairing a portion of the tabbing in my boat.

Just waiting...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-17-2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By Malibu97

Well I did this this weekend and it worked. This...

Well I did this this weekend and it worked. This was my first time to use a angled air grinder and it gave me some confidence with the tool since I will be usuing it soon to do some tabbing repairs....
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-13-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By Malibu97

Griff, if I could get them out I would. I even...

Griff, if I could get them out I would. I even tried to see if I could poke them out from the other side but the staples did not do all the way through.

The staples are so brittle...you pull on...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-13-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By Malibu97

Which Grit Disc for my Grinder

I am in the process of replacing some upholstery in the boat and found that the previous owner used non stainless staples last time.

Upon removing the heavily rusted staples a lot of them broke...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-10-2008, 10:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By Malibu97

I am planning on running a vaccuum right next to...

I am planning on running a vaccuum right next to the grinder to minimize the mess. I will be covered head to toe and have a good respirator.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-09-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By Malibu97

Thanks for all the responses. I am going to...

Thanks for all the responses.

I am going to head over to Harbor Freight this weekend and pick up an "angled mini air die grinder" for $19. You can get a pad and 36 grit discs for another $10.
...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-09-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By Malibu97

buying a grinder...need advice

From my previous posts, most know that I have some small repairs to do. The surface area on the largest repair is than a 1/2 square foot and features some corners.

Going to go with 2" or 3" discs...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-05-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,020
Posted By Malibu97

"two layers of 1.5 oz mat and a layer of 10 oz...

"two layers of 1.5 oz mat and a layer of 10 oz triaxle or a layer of 18 oz roving."

Can I just go with some 18oz woven roving?
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-30-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,020
Posted By Malibu97

Advice needed with repair

Well I was preparing a corner in my boat to re-glue a portion of the carpet that had come up when I noticed that the fiberglass cloth holding the deck to the hull was beginning to separate. I pealed...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-26-2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,867
Posted By Malibu97

Thanks for the help. I may just stick to my...

Thanks for the help.

I may just stick to my router and drill set up. I am planning on using a strong vaccum to suck as I cut and sand.

Eye protection, vent mask, long sleve shirt & latex...
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