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Sparky's Alumacraft 1448 Mod V Conversion Project
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<blockquote data-quote="Sparky" data-source="post: 209552" data-attributes="member: 4433"><p>Hey Architorture,</p><p></p><p>No I did not paint over the Steelflex. I talked to the owner and he said you can do it but I did not want to go there given other posts on this site. I asked him why not just paint the whole boat in Steelflex. He reported Steelflex (and similar products) fade in the sun from the UV rays. </p><p></p><p>I ordered white Steelflex and 4 oz of black tint. I mixed it to match the Steel gray Interlux paint. I followed the advise of others on this site by stripping all the paint off the areas targeted for Steelflex. I applied Steelflex to the bottom, transom back, and on the sides up to the bottom of the V grove (whatever you call it). </p><p></p><p>All areas targeted for the Interlux 4250 Brightside paint first received a coat of self etching primer. The Interlux paint is expensive and I questioned my decision to buy it. That said, I have never seen a paint that covers and blends together so well. I used a roller and it looks like it was sprayed. You will be happy with the outcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sparky, post: 209552, member: 4433"] Hey Architorture, No I did not paint over the Steelflex. I talked to the owner and he said you can do it but I did not want to go there given other posts on this site. I asked him why not just paint the whole boat in Steelflex. He reported Steelflex (and similar products) fade in the sun from the UV rays. I ordered white Steelflex and 4 oz of black tint. I mixed it to match the Steel gray Interlux paint. I followed the advise of others on this site by stripping all the paint off the areas targeted for Steelflex. I applied Steelflex to the bottom, transom back, and on the sides up to the bottom of the V grove (whatever you call it). All areas targeted for the Interlux 4250 Brightside paint first received a coat of self etching primer. The Interlux paint is expensive and I questioned my decision to buy it. That said, I have never seen a paint that covers and blends together so well. I used a roller and it looks like it was sprayed. You will be happy with the outcome. [/QUOTE]
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