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General Discussion / Re: Project Carla: 74' CV-16SS Restoration
« Last post by awc105 on Today at 10:28:24 AM »Well it's been a busy few weeks, but I've finally made some more progress. Lately it has been very windy here in southwest Michigan, most days have been 10mph and up. About a week ago I tried to attempt painting the cap with barrier coat, however the wind ripped off all my masking before I could even break out the spray gun! I suppose that was sign it was to windy to paint...so I waited until the wind died down which turned out to be this past weekend. I was able to re-mask the hull and deck in order to spray the barrier coat. Also took the time to get some of my other boats out of winter storage.
Hoping to get started on sanding the barrier coat tomorrow, the awlgrip 545 finish primer requires a 180grit scratch. Once the sanding is done, I can spray the finish primer, sand to 320grit, and then we'll be ready for topcoat! Won't be able to use my fathers shop to paint this time as his sea ray is in there still, so I've been thinking about getting one of these inflatable spray booths: https://www.vevor.com/inflatable-paint-booth-c_10313/vevor-inflatable-paint-booth-23x13x8-5ft-inflatable-spray-booth-high-powerful-480w-750w-blowers-spray-booth-tent-car-paint-tent-air-filter-system-for-car-parking-tent-workstation-motorcycle-garage-p_010693190050
They seem to be pretty positively reviewed online.
@Fatlenny, @Hyperacme thanks for the comments guys! Yeah, I found the protectaclear stuff when I was doing the windshield frame. I can't yet comment for myself on it's durability, but this article is what convinced me to try it: https://blog.shinium.co.uk/2014/04/everbrite-protectaclear-metal-finishing.html
I think a polished/brushed jet drive would be really cool!
Anyways, that's all for now.
Hoping to get started on sanding the barrier coat tomorrow, the awlgrip 545 finish primer requires a 180grit scratch. Once the sanding is done, I can spray the finish primer, sand to 320grit, and then we'll be ready for topcoat! Won't be able to use my fathers shop to paint this time as his sea ray is in there still, so I've been thinking about getting one of these inflatable spray booths: https://www.vevor.com/inflatable-paint-booth-c_10313/vevor-inflatable-paint-booth-23x13x8-5ft-inflatable-spray-booth-high-powerful-480w-750w-blowers-spray-booth-tent-car-paint-tent-air-filter-system-for-car-parking-tent-workstation-motorcycle-garage-p_010693190050
They seem to be pretty positively reviewed online.
@Fatlenny, @Hyperacme thanks for the comments guys! Yeah, I found the protectaclear stuff when I was doing the windshield frame. I can't yet comment for myself on it's durability, but this article is what convinced me to try it: https://blog.shinium.co.uk/2014/04/everbrite-protectaclear-metal-finishing.html
I think a polished/brushed jet drive would be really cool!
Anyways, that's all for now.