Big aluminum boat project

[danthefish]

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? I heard once all sanding to give it a good clean with warm water dove soap and vinegar?

 

[danthefish]

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.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Never heard of Dove soap, just 50/50 Vinegar and water, then self etching primer, primer then top coat.

 

[Abraham]

Out there in the snow sanding off the paint. Wish I had that kind of determination

We just used an air gun and a cloth with preps all. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[danthefish]

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

 

[danthefish]

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 gun if this helps before painying....i will be using rustoleum self etching spray can primer