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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: 437568" data-attributes="member: 22381"><p>Well I started one section with my 4.5" angle grinder and a wire cup brush but realized it was probably too harsh for the aluminum. I like the suggestion above to use the Nylon wheel which will help me get between the rivets on the outside of the boat.</p><p></p><p>Once I get it sanded and cleaned then wiped with acetone, I am going to GLUVIT the interior seams and rivets. Although I only had one leak in the front, I figure it's not going to hurt to use it since I have the entire quart.</p><p></p><p>Self-etching primer I can just buy at autozone or o'reillys in the rattle can. Do I need to prime again on top of that for the non-bare metal portions (where factory paint remains?) and if so, do you have any recommended primers for that?</p><p></p><p>I like the idea of spraying the interior battleship grey, maybe a non-skid type texture or material if such a thing exists. I haven't decided to stick with just low profile and simple flooring or if I want to put a casting deck into a portion of the boat. I may do low profile floors to start, just enough to cover the ribs and then add on to the boat later as my needs/desires dictate.</p><p></p><p>For exterior paint I like the idea of the top portion being either a Glossy Forest/Deep Green or Maroon with White or battleship grey on the bottom portion of the hull. I've never been very good at putting what I visualize into reality...my "artistry" skills are zero to none. I'm really a hack.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZSunDevil, post: 437568, member: 22381"] Well I started one section with my 4.5" angle grinder and a wire cup brush but realized it was probably too harsh for the aluminum. I like the suggestion above to use the Nylon wheel which will help me get between the rivets on the outside of the boat. Once I get it sanded and cleaned then wiped with acetone, I am going to GLUVIT the interior seams and rivets. Although I only had one leak in the front, I figure it's not going to hurt to use it since I have the entire quart. Self-etching primer I can just buy at autozone or o'reillys in the rattle can. Do I need to prime again on top of that for the non-bare metal portions (where factory paint remains?) and if so, do you have any recommended primers for that? I like the idea of spraying the interior battleship grey, maybe a non-skid type texture or material if such a thing exists. I haven't decided to stick with just low profile and simple flooring or if I want to put a casting deck into a portion of the boat. I may do low profile floors to start, just enough to cover the ribs and then add on to the boat later as my needs/desires dictate. For exterior paint I like the idea of the top portion being either a Glossy Forest/Deep Green or Maroon with White or battleship grey on the bottom portion of the hull. I've never been very good at putting what I visualize into reality...my "artistry" skills are zero to none. I'm really a hack. [/QUOTE]
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