Minnesota Classic Glastron Forum
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: wiliermdb on September 17, 2010, 07:40:57 PM
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Has anyone on here ever had their boat re-flaked?
I've read that it can be done by someone that knows how to paint with metal flake. I had a couple of fiberglass shops tell me they can't do it. My orange '77 CVX 16 is faded to a faint silver on the rear and there are faded spots on the bow hood.
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Might be cheaper to find a hull with good flake ...
Post pictures and how bad faded spots are.
Some members have brough back flake that was pretty bad.
Theres a orange one in River Falls that comes up for sale ( 2 years now ) for about $5000.
For that price gel/flake should be perfect !
Maybe ...
Wait for others to reply ...LOL
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http://imperialboatrepair.com/About%20Us%202.html
"We routinely repair antiskid and metalflake finishes."
Not familiar with their work at all but suppose it's worth a call.
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http://imperialboatrepair.com/About%20Us%202.html
"We routinely repair antiskid and metalflake finishes."
Not familiar with their work at all but suppose it's worth a call.
Tom V has said good things about them. You may be able to bring back some of the shine with buffing and wet sanding. I have seen a few miracles in the group. Gregg has a good pint too. You should be able to find a mint CVX16 pretty easily for under $5000. They are fairly popular.
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I think I'll stick with my local quotes. I picked up a 1977 CVX 16 for $1750 for the boat, 115 Evinrude and Shoreline trailer. Hull condition is excellent. No stress cracks, transom is solid as a rock and every trim piece is on the boat and in excellent condition. Orange flake job is faded on the rear and some spots on the bow area.
I'm a bit of a perfectionist, some call it anal, when it comes to my toys. I've had a quote of $1200 to prep and shoot the entire hull to make it look like a new boat again. This guy performs work on a lot of 100k and up boats and I've seen his work. Quote involves me removing everything from the boat and bringing him the hull ready to work on. Interior is pretty much shot from age so I'm going to do a complete replacement for around $1000. Have connections to get carpet and vinyl at dealer cost. Will build seat frames myself. Engine work ran me about $500.
After it's all done, I'll have a complete resto for $4500.
Thanks for the replies.
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" I'm a bit of a perfectionist, some call it anal, when it comes to my toys "
I think we all are ... LOL
Seem like very good prices on repairs !
Some have had good luck with White Bear Boat Works ...
http://www.whitebearboatworks.com/
http://www.whitebearboatworks.com/Repairs.html
Super cool color and worth every dime you put into it ...
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Go for it. Someone needs to rescue these boats. Plus you will probably be prouder of your boat anyway. Post some pictures. Wet sanding is worth a shot though first.
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Wow!!! $4500 for complete resto thats great I have a receipt from the PO that spent $3500 on interior alone!
I would definitly try wet sand/buff. mine was pretty bad and came back great. Alot of others have had good results also. I didn't wet sand, I used a good rubbing compound and polish.
before
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After
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i have had the same problem with both my cvxs i took both my boats to a local marine repair shop and they told me that the silver is were the gel-coat has wore thin over the years and a re-gel would take care of the problems look at photos and you can see the silver,on my orange boat to the right of the bow. on my blue boat you can see the light area.just a thought.its hard to match an old finish.
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Terry Fritz,
How is your ski pylon attached? That will be one of my additions to the boat during restoration.
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If I remember right his is really neat. Hopefully he chimes in again. I think it' removable.
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The other CVZ-19 from the meet had a nice setup too, although on theirs (if I remember correctly) they had a toe buster in the floor that wasn't flush with the floor to attach the pylon to.
But...it was a pretty clean setup.
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my orange boat had it in th splashwell with the side bars mounted to the inside back corners of the splashwell.my blue boat has it mounted under the center seat.the center seat and back rest have to be out to use the pole.the side poles mount to the back center teak wood.see photos.i have fabric i velcro in to cover battery hole.i like it mounted this way because i fill i get a better pull with less bow rise when trying to get a skier up.