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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
14ft V modification started by unskilled labor
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<blockquote data-quote="Nussy" data-source="post: 121959" data-attributes="member: 2148"><p>I'd go to Harbor Freight and buy the 4 1/2 inch grinder they have for like $17.00 Then get the multipack of brushes for $9.95 (Depending on how much boat you have you may need 2-5 wheels). I personally like the round ones in the multi-pack over the cup brush. They make just quicker work of the stripping than the cup brush but be careful with new brushes as they usually have some stragglers that can cause deeper marks.</p><p></p><p>I'd do the whole boat with with the wheel and skip any stripper. Even if you use stripper you going to have to go over it with something like a wheel to clean it up anyway. This is the most time consuming part of the build so be patient. The effort you put in hear pays off in the final product. </p><p></p><p>Then fix all the rivets, etc. If you Steelflex the bottom, You shouldn't need the Gluvit. If you still want to use it, I would do it on the inside as extra protection. I would not prime where you plan to Steelflex. According to Fasco, just rough it up(they suggest 60 grit).....which the brush should do well enough. I like to spray the etching primer where you plan to paint before Steelflexing. Then I don't have to tape the area off as much. Then steelflex the areas you want. If you plan to roll and tip for your final paint job, do that after the steelflex(If you spray it you can do that before or after the Steelflex). </p><p></p><p>Hope that helps. I was in your shoes about 6 months ago and it can be a little intimidating, but it's really pretty easy and fun once you start doing it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nussy, post: 121959, member: 2148"] I'd go to Harbor Freight and buy the 4 1/2 inch grinder they have for like $17.00 Then get the multipack of brushes for $9.95 (Depending on how much boat you have you may need 2-5 wheels). I personally like the round ones in the multi-pack over the cup brush. They make just quicker work of the stripping than the cup brush but be careful with new brushes as they usually have some stragglers that can cause deeper marks. I'd do the whole boat with with the wheel and skip any stripper. Even if you use stripper you going to have to go over it with something like a wheel to clean it up anyway. This is the most time consuming part of the build so be patient. The effort you put in hear pays off in the final product. Then fix all the rivets, etc. If you Steelflex the bottom, You shouldn't need the Gluvit. If you still want to use it, I would do it on the inside as extra protection. I would not prime where you plan to Steelflex. According to Fasco, just rough it up(they suggest 60 grit).....which the brush should do well enough. I like to spray the etching primer where you plan to paint before Steelflexing. Then I don't have to tape the area off as much. Then steelflex the areas you want. If you plan to roll and tip for your final paint job, do that after the steelflex(If you spray it you can do that before or after the Steelflex). Hope that helps. I was in your shoes about 6 months ago and it can be a little intimidating, but it's really pretty easy and fun once you start doing it. [/QUOTE]
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