Well,, finally got the first coat of paint on the boat. Havent had the time to work on this project as much as I had hoped. Been slammed at work the past month and a half. At this rate Im just hoping to get it out on the water before before summer is over. Also got the trolling motor mount made...
Finally got some paint ordered and it arrived today. I decided to go with the parkers duck boat paint in the sand tan. Got it off of Cabelas website for $15 a quart. The main reason for choosing this paint is that Parker claims this paint will not have gloss or shine to it which is really what I...
To be honest with you, thats just to expensive for me. Yes I want the paint to look nice and last but at the same time realize its GOING to get dinged up in river. I'll let you know what we decide to go with, but it will be about a week before I get another opportunity to work on the boat. Heres...
you recognized the pumkin patch? good deal.. I too have spent a good deal of time prepping the boat, just needed some opinions on the paint itself. Thanks
Does anybody have any experience ( good or bad) using the duplicolor paint products sold at autozone and advanced auto?? When I was purchasing the self etching primer I saw they had automotive paint in about a quart size container. The colors were limited but they had a nice red that caught me...
Thank you I appreciate that. I have never even thought about mounting the trolling motor on the dented side. Depending on whether a deck gets put on the front end or not may be the deciding factor. Does anybody have any experience ( good or bad) using the duplicolor paint products sold at...
After beeing stalled a few weeks this was the most productive couple of days I have had on the boat. Was able to get the inside completely prepped for priming and then actually got to prime her.
:D Finally,, the weather and my days off decided to work with me. I was finally able to primer the outside of the boat. Tomorrow I plan on fininshing up the interior prep so that may be primered as well. I hope when I actually paint the boat it does not leave those shadow looking spots as the...