Author Topic: CV16-SS project (Read 9784 times)

Rotek · « **Reply #100 on:** February 17, 2023, 06:35:07 AM »

I have 2 sets of vents already.
There is a plastic part that goes under the "chrome" vent and it actually holds the air hoses. I'll post a photo later.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #101 on:** February 17, 2023, 09:22:45 AM »

OK .. Have heard original vents are hard to find ..

Rotek · « **Reply #102 on:** February 17, 2023, 11:45:11 AM »

You're right, I was buying wherever they appeared

still_fishin · « **Reply #103 on:** February 18, 2023, 07:08:41 AM »

I was looking at your picture of the front of your boat and thought this may have been what caused it. I know on my intimadator where the original decal was on the front you could see the outline, it was slightly raised.

Rotek · « **Reply #104 on:** February 18, 2023, 07:32:31 AM »

Quote from: still_fishin on February 18, 2023, 07:08:41 AM

I was looking at your picture of the front of your boat and thought this may have been what caused it. I know on my intimadator where the original decal was on the front you could see the outline, it was slightly raised.

Yeah, I think you might be right. I guess the decal "protected" the gelcoat under, so once removed the gelcoat which was covered by decal shows as new and maybe even a bit higher than the rest. I don't see the other way it could be done.

Rotek · « **Reply #105 on:** February 19, 2023, 06:26:51 AM »

Here's how the patched, filled and smoothed dashboard looks like.

Rotek · « **Reply #106 on:** February 19, 2023, 06:27:32 AM »

Started the work on the engine cover.

Rotek · « **Reply #107 on:** February 19, 2023, 06:29:59 AM »

So, here's the side vent underplate. I only have this one and it is totally unusable. It has cracks all over and the plastic is really brittle.
You can see how it sits under the vent.

Rotek · « **Reply #108 on:** February 19, 2023, 06:37:42 AM »

As the one underplate I have is in really bad condition and I need two, one for each side, I have decided to reconstruct it in Solidworks. I will 3D print it on the SLS printer in Nylon12 material.
I am posting the files here if anyone else needs them.
Here is the .STEP file if you want to CNC it or do some modifications, and .STL file so you can use it for 3D printing.
If the part is too large for the 3D printer I can also separate it into two smaller parts which can be glued together after printing.

Plugcheck · « **Reply #109 on:** February 19, 2023, 11:00:43 AM »

Nice work, and kind of you to offer the digital files to others to make their own. I had a similar issue, the old plastic was broken and brittle. I made mine from 18g aluminum panel, the hose connections were downspout/gutter connectors. If you are going for an all original look, i agree yours is the way to go .

Hyperacme · « **Reply #110 on:** February 19, 2023, 12:03:03 PM »

Added your Files and info to " Vendor and Repair Resources " section ..
Thanks for sharing

Rotek · « **Reply #111 on:** February 20, 2023, 02:49:28 AM »

Yeeey! Just received the package from Roth Metal Flake!
Can't wait to see how it turns out on the boat!!!

nes-cv23 · « **Reply #112 on:** February 21, 2023, 12:29:47 PM »

I used the bigger flake on the timi and it turned out great! Pictures just can?t catch all the sparkle. I used about a pound, When I do the 23 I?m going to put it on even heavier. Love that flake!

Rotek · « **Reply #113 on:** February 21, 2023, 02:01:49 PM »

Yeah, now I'm thinking I should have bought the .015 size instead of .008.
But in this photo it seemed like the .008 was the right size. Damn, now I'm in doubt

nes-cv23 · « **Reply #114 on:** February 21, 2023, 04:25:57 PM »

When in doubt? go bigger?. The 8 will look good but I?d use the 15? just get the same color in 15 and mix it with the 8? unless your trying to make a contour show boat, use what you like! It?s your boat. might want to get one of Roths flake bummer spray gun also. Works great with no plugging up. This orange flake is .008 on top then .015 and monster .025. On the edge you can see the difference.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #115 on:** March 02, 2023, 07:42:03 PM »

Well, here is the mold.
Need to clean up where the switch, the ignition switch and the gauges are so that finished Dash will pop out a little easier, then there?s one corner that got broke taking it off of the original positive.

I should be able to work out this weekend

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Rotek · « **Reply #116 on:** March 13, 2023, 11:32:01 AM »

Here's the project update after a couple of weeks of no work.
This was the most stressful day, I have to be honest. Spraying the metal flake for the first time. Watched a ton of videos with explanations, but still, I was terrified

So, first goes the black base coat...

Rotek · « **Reply #117 on:** March 13, 2023, 11:33:13 AM »

Then the first coat of metal flake...
...so far so good

Rotek · « **Reply #118 on:** March 13, 2023, 11:36:06 AM »

The second coat of metal flake...

Rotek · « **Reply #119 on:** March 13, 2023, 11:37:53 AM »

I felt like the black was still a bit too visible and I wanted more metal flake saturation, so here's the result after the third coat.
After the 3 coats of metal flake we sprayed 2 coats of clear coat and that was it for today.
Tomorrow sanding and more coats of clear.