Author Topic: CVX 18 Paint and interior restore (Read 74474 times)

fireman24mn · « **Reply #40 on:** March 11, 2012, 04:02:49 PM »

What does every one coat the new wood with? Resin? Paint?

Hyperacme · « **Reply #41 on:** March 11, 2012, 04:33:42 PM »

Half & half , Resin & acitone

fireman24mn · « **Reply #42 on:** March 11, 2012, 09:24:33 PM »

I made one storage area with a flat bottom for cooler or things that would need to stand upright and a shelf to get the trim pump out of the way. The other side just a 15x18in box for the battery.

Jerry · « **Reply #43 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:52:37 AM »

I would drill some 1" holes in the bottom of the seat so it can drain and breath. Coat it with 50-50 resin and acetone with 6-8% MEKP.

Jason · « **Reply #44 on:** March 12, 2012, 09:08:49 AM »

Looks good Shawn!

I was peeking at Jeff's this weekend. He built in some real nice carpeted storage areas back there too. Similiar to what you have. He's got the battery on the starboard side and the trim pump on the port side. Just make sure you have enough room to pull that trim pump, change lines, add fluid, ect. if you need to.

fireman24mn · « **Reply #45 on:** March 12, 2012, 10:53:02 AM »

Quote from: Jerry on March 12, 2012, 01:52:37 AM

I would drill some 1" holes in the bottom of the seat so it can drain and breath. Coat it with 50-50 resin and acetone with 6-8% MEKP.

Ya I planed on putting some drain holes in

fireman24mn · « **Reply #46 on:** March 12, 2012, 02:54:29 PM »

Just got back from Express composites picked up some glass, resin, acetone, coveralls, should be ready to start glassing in the new wood.

V153 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 12, 2012, 05:44:38 PM »

Lookin good! I like the storage compartments. Gonna do something similar with the C500.

fireman24mn · « **Reply #48 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:34:09 PM »

Is any one else in the MN area building front seats for there CVX. I have the ones that have the rounded back see pick. Any ways I bought a sheet of "Bendy" plywood to do the seat backs with. Found some one that did it with them on the national site. I have a 4x8 sheet and only need a few feet of it so just wondering if any one else would need any of it. Tim?

still_fishin · « **Reply #49 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:11:36 PM »

Those look good. Why don't you just make mine for me.

fireman24mn · « **Reply #50 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:44:14 PM »

Quote from: still_fishin on March 13, 2012, 09:11:36 PM

Those look good. Why don't you just make mine for me.

I didnt make them I stole the pic from the national forum

fireman24mn · « **Reply #51 on:** March 14, 2012, 09:56:28 PM »

1st pic Going to add some storage on the side with some cup holders

2nd old carpet removed Any Ideas on how to get the old glue and remaining carpet out?

3rd Do all of the CVX have these metal bases?

MarkS · « **Reply #52 on:** March 15, 2012, 04:12:56 AM »

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2nd old carpet removed Any Ideas on how to get the old glue and remaining carpet out?

The oscillating "multi-tool" with the half moon blade makes quick work of that, just make sure you hold it flat (parallel to the surface so it doesn't "dig in"!).

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 15, 2012, 05:16:17 AM »

Shawn

Looks like they have put different base in at some point.

If you look around your present ones there is a series of 8 holes those are for the correct base.

I just located and drilled new ones on s Scotts new floor in his cvx20. Not sure on the seat height, maybe could measure his for you.

But I do not see any reason why to ones you have will not work.

fireman24mn · « **Reply #54 on:** March 15, 2012, 09:01:30 AM »

I think I will prob reuse them. I pulled them up off the floor and I can see the old holes. Everything looks good underneath no rot or damage I think the whole floor could use a new coat of cloth and resin though Just for some extra waterproofing.

fireman24mn · « **Reply #55 on:** March 16, 2012, 08:37:15 PM »

Laid some glass last night going to do a little more then got to clean up looks like a tornado went threw the garage

fireman24mn · « **Reply #56 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:15:13 AM »

Used a wire cup on the buffer to get all the old carpet remnants up. Then took the grinder to the floor and really cleaned every thing up. last put a layer of glass over for some extra protection. I still cant believe not one single soft spot in the floor. Will post pics in the morn.

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #57 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:34:10 PM »

Awesome news about the floor. Glad it cleaned up well!

fireman24mn · « **Reply #58 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:34:11 PM »

Floor with a new coat of glass and bottom pic it the other support glassed in

fireman24mn · « **Reply #59 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:32:25 PM »

Got some more work done this weekend Repaired and strengthened over the out drive. Had to fix someone else's "repair" Next ground out the mounting holes for the windshield, cleats and grab rails. Many of them were stripped and had over sized screws in them. Next got the hood back to its original shape. I think someone must have walked or layed on it. It was sunken in and lots of cracks. Last speaker mounts glassed in and some blocks glassed in for the side panels I will be installing.