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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
First Boat /project 16ft Aluminum (Starcraft)
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<blockquote data-quote="AZSunDevil" data-source="post: 437565" data-attributes="member: 22381"><p>I ended up using a dark red (maroon color) scotchbrite pad cut and fit to my little Makita finishing sander to finish the sides man what a difference maker. Wished I had figured that out earlier. It has that "brushed" aluminum look to it now all along the sides. So for the bottom of the hull I'll need to take the boat off of the trailer and flip it over. It isn't painted but I guess it could just use a once over with the scotch bright pad -- maybe some soap and water or is there something else you guys would recommend for scouring and cleaning the bottom? </p><p></p><p>This weekend really took it out of me getting the exterior stripped. The interior is really going to be a nightmare I think. The citristrip stuff works but it works slowly and sometimes takes multiple applications. In hindsight, not sure it was the most cost effective route. Probably should have just bit the bullet and used Aircraft Remover like I see a lot of guys recommend, then pressure wash the hell out of that. </p><p></p><p>So for the interior do you think I can get away with a light scouring (with same scotchbrite pad on sander?), clean with soap and water, wipe down with Acetone, self-etching prime the bare aluminum spots and then prime & paint? I already pressure washed the interior and most of the paint is adhering very well. Still a couple of chalky areas I missed that the sander would probably address.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZSunDevil, post: 437565, member: 22381"] I ended up using a dark red (maroon color) scotchbrite pad cut and fit to my little Makita finishing sander to finish the sides man what a difference maker. Wished I had figured that out earlier. It has that "brushed" aluminum look to it now all along the sides. So for the bottom of the hull I'll need to take the boat off of the trailer and flip it over. It isn't painted but I guess it could just use a once over with the scotch bright pad -- maybe some soap and water or is there something else you guys would recommend for scouring and cleaning the bottom? This weekend really took it out of me getting the exterior stripped. The interior is really going to be a nightmare I think. The citristrip stuff works but it works slowly and sometimes takes multiple applications. In hindsight, not sure it was the most cost effective route. Probably should have just bit the bullet and used Aircraft Remover like I see a lot of guys recommend, then pressure wash the hell out of that. So for the interior do you think I can get away with a light scouring (with same scotchbrite pad on sander?), clean with soap and water, wipe down with Acetone, self-etching prime the bare aluminum spots and then prime & paint? I already pressure washed the interior and most of the paint is adhering very well. Still a couple of chalky areas I missed that the sander would probably address. [/QUOTE]
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