1977 Lowe Line 1636 Project

[panFried]

Can't wait to see it painted!! Did you hand sand everything?? :shock:

Hell NO! I would have sold the dang thing first. :LOL2:

I used a hand sander which was bad enough. I did hand sand some of the tough spots and I didn't take it to bare metal on the entire Jon, just the bad spots and roughed up the old paint. I post some pics tonight.

 

[panFried]

After a week of trial and error on rolling the Parker's on and using a cheap automotive sprayer (probably a nice sprayer but the operator is idiot), I took some advise from BigTerp, and picked this bad boy up at Harbor Freight (w/ coupon 8) ) today.

So as I talked to a few buddies, it was recommended to pick up a water filter as well.

And I couldn't resist one of these suits to at least look like I knew what I was doing :---)

 

[Payara Expeditions]

I'm looking which paint should i use for my boat? What to see more pictures of your project.

Is going nice!!!

 

[panFried]

I'm looking which paint should i use for my boat? What to see more pictures of your project.

Is going nice!!!

Thanks! I can't wait to see it either. Should be done with second coat Tuesday.

 

[panFried]

Well I suited up and looked like an extra on some Sci-Fi movie, or some worker at an EPA clean-up site.

 

[panFried]

First coat is complete and Im starting to really like this new HVLP sprayer. I really like the coverage of Parker's paint and I must say spraying it on works much better than rolling. Below are a few pictures, one of the boat after sanding, prepping and primer, the other, when I started to roll the paint on the hull, and decided I was using more paint with less coverage.


Today, I set up a make shift paint booth in my garage and ventilated it with a large fan. Then I mixed my paint at 15% ratio, which is recommended by Parker's. After reading the sprayer instructions several times, and dialing it in, I was able to get the first coat on. I will say, it did not come without a few idiot moments, like removing the protective seals on the air filter before trying to use. I couldn't figure out why the paint wasn't coming out of the gun on full setting. #-o

All in all I'm very pleased with the paint, and I would definitely recommend if you are looking for that duck boat color scheme.

 

[dgram36]

Looks good. Make sure you let it dry for a while. I trailered mine after a week of drying and still rubbed some paint off on the bunks. I recommend letting it bake in the sun if possible.

 

[panFried]

Looks good. Make sure you let it dry for a while. I trailered mine after a week of drying and still rubbed some paint off on the bunks. I recommend letting it bake in the sun if possible.

Thanks dgram! Yeah I plan to let it cure for at least 7 days before throwing it back on trailer. I wish I could let bake in sun, but a front came thru Saturday eve and it will be hanging around for a few days.

 

[BigTerp]

NICE!!! That sprayer works really well, especially for the price tag. I agree with what was said about giving it some cure time. I have a few spots that'll need touched up because I put mine back on the trailer to soon. But after a week+, the Parkers seems to be extremely durable. Looking good man (in the suit, of course).

 

[panFried]

NICE!!! That sprayer works really well, especially for the price tag. I agree with what was said about giving it some cure time. I have a few spots that'll need touched up because I put mine back on the trailer to soon. But after a week+, the Parkers seems to be extremely durable. Looking good man (in the suit, of course).

Thanks for the tips! Adjusting the air pressure from non-danger levels to something safe and using that HVLP sprayer from HF sure helped lot.

I know those suits serve a purpose but that sprayer had little to no over spray and I blew out the crotch as soon as I started when I bent over to adjust the regulator. $5 well spent for a good laugh!

 

[BigTerp]

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NICE!!! That sprayer works really well, especially for the price tag. I agree with what was said about giving it some cure time. I have a few spots that'll need touched up because I put mine back on the trailer to soon. But after a week+, the Parkers seems to be extremely durable. Looking good man (in the suit, of course).

Thanks for the tips! Adjusting the air pressure from non-danger levels to something safe and using that HVLP sprayer from HF sure helped lot.

I know those suits serve a purpose but that sprayer had little to no over spray and I blew out the crotch as soon as I started when I bent over to adjust the regulator. $5 well spent for a good laugh!

No problem.

HA!! Yeah, we had a bit of overspray when we did mine. First time using an HVLP gun, so I can't compare to anything else.

What's on deck for you now?

 

[panFried]

...What's on deck for you now?

I going to take a few measurements and start brainstorming the floor plan while the paint dries. It's moving week tomorrow, that's how I'm able to keep my hands off the boat.

I need to replace the gear oil on the motor and check the fuel line issue. I'd like to get the boat in the water a few times before I put decking in.

Oh and I need to check the wiring on the trailer. I think there's a short or the ground isn't functioning. Geez, while I'm at it, might as well update the bunks before I drop the new paint job on it.

Thanks for reminding me that I have a lot left todo. LOL!

 

[BigTerp]

It's never ending man!!

 

[panFried]

Haven't been able to work on the boat for about a month with moving and school starting for the kids. I was able to use my gift certs for Xmas and pick up a Minne Kota bow mount. I'm hoping this will get me back into working on tin. Well see bow season starts Sunday.

 

[PaThwacker]

You have inspired me into diving in on my boat. Newly purchased Lowe Line 1975 1436, 1988 15hp tiller, TM, and a classic 1974 trailer. I may look into a car booth professional repaint .

 

[panFried]

You have inspired me into diving in on my boat. Newly purchased Lowe Line 1975 1436, 1988 15hp tiller, TM, and a classic 1974 trailer. I may look into a car booth professional repaint .

Awesome! I hope I can find some time between life and hunting to finish this paint job. I would like to see your build.

 

[PaThwacker]

Yeah its going to be tuff to find time. Bow season, hot fall bass season, kids, commute, all of the above are motivators to drop a dime on a auto body paint job. I bought a k2500 sub as a dedicated tow vehicle. I have a hybrid camper, old town guide canoe, and traded a gun via craigslist for the tin boat. Zero cash out, and it nneeds serious paint. It is two tone rattle can green.

 

[Gators5220]

Nice job on the paint man.

 

[panFried]

Nice job on the paint man.

Hey thanks Gator! Sorry I haven't made any more progress as life and whitetail deer hunting got in way.
I plan to start working on the inside decking so I can mount my new minnekota bow mount; put the gift cards to good use.

 

[Gators5220]

Haha, I hear you. I don't really hunt, but I can understand wanting to get away and out in the woods.