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So on the next nic day we have above 10 degrees Celsius and sunny I wanted to prime the boat. Does anyone see this as being a issue? I know some paints recommended 20 degree Celsius? If it's sunny and the relative humidity is under 80% should I be OK? I can also heat the surface with a heat...

One side done, 60 and 120 grit ready for wash and to start other side.... Arms feel like Jello lol using a big 7"pad variable sander... Works great but heavy

Trying for a nice even sand on sides of boat so no imperfections under the dark coloured paint... Going with a dark blue on sides and a white on bottom of hull. On bottom of hull just going to give it a quick 120grit sand before prime and paint.

So I've started the prep on my 19'5" spectrum beast. Using a wire brush wheel for mostly the decals and pin stripping. Them going over with a 7" circular variable speed sander with 60grit to take out that old paint. I will final sand with 120 grit before cleaning and primer paint. Any tips...

Hi all is there a guide line on how to. Measure for. Trolling motors? I see any from 48"-65 need to know what I am OK with for my boat. I have a spectrum by blue fin 1956 model. Deep v, like in photo

Also the paint on boat now is OK it's just very dull looking no chipping or flaking really. What type of scuffing should I use? Grit sand paper to give it a good contact for the primer? Will post photos soon of boat and starting of project

OK I will call them tomorrow and find out or look up the msds sheets.

Has anyone tried rustoleum tremclad? They have a primer not sure if it's self etching maybe I should just get the real self etching rustoleum stuff. The paint says it's oil based would this work well? Also what do I add into paint if I am spraying with gun?

Yah that's what I was thinking what the big difference was.... My boat would be trailered only..... How about the primer? I will sand and stuff up before primer for sure and a wash with dawn soap and vinegar.

OK thanks good to know... I wasn't on planning to go bare to aluminum... Recommendations interlux brightside or rustoleum marine paint?

Do they sell by gallon? For this type of paint... Primer and enamel for top coat I have a spray gun to apply.

OK thank, so who are the paint company's and what type of paint to get enamel?

As for the primer should I buy the can stuff? I remember reading on here about a good aluminum primer.

I. Like the idea of the dual action as it uses compressed air..

Yes will show progress for sure... Will start next month when weather here starts to get a but better.... I'm not going to bare aluminum but want to scuff up clean and give a good prime.

Any help??

OK good to know.... So I will have to grab a hand pump I've seen these before... Do I just insert into the dipstick? Does anyone know where I can get a manual for this motor?

Hi all I have a 19.5 spectrum by blue fin with 3.0 mercruiser 1992. Wanted the know a few things. How do I change the oil and with what oil do I use? Can I use regular car oil? If so what viscosity and is synthetic preferable. Also have a alpha bravo stern drive.... Do I need to change...

Hi all this is my first post on tin boats. Seems to be a very informative site. I have a 1992 spectrum deep v 19.5' that is in need of a paint job. It is currently very scratched and faded. Want to give this a good overhaul. From sanding, decal removal, prime and paint. What is...