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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Looking to modify 1986 mirrocraft northport deep fisherman
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<blockquote data-quote="Bob9863" data-source="post: 445547" data-attributes="member: 23176"><p>My biggest recommendation is before painting sand all the oxidisation of the aluminum, that will give the etch primer a really good bond.</p><p>Theres no point using etching paint of any kind if there is a layer between it and what you want painted.</p><p>I've sandblasted before to very good effect, but unless you have a compressor and gun already then it will chew up half your budget.</p><p>But I've been using a power drill (mains power) and polishing attachments that look like an abrasive dish cloth.</p><p>Its gentle and only removes what you want, it doesn't go to town on you.</p><p>If you do a cardboard template from that front bench forward, build it up so its flush with the gunwale you can carpet it and have a nice casting platform, put in a hatch for the anchor and other gear and your set.</p><p>Just remember paint 1st, then put the decking in so theres no over spray and its an even coating all over.</p><p>Saves on the tape too.</p><p>If its an ally transom and doesn't need repair, cut a piece of marine ply, paint and bolt on where the existing holes are, just clamp it in place and use the holes from the inside as a template to make everything match up.</p><p>Thats about my 2c worth, hope it helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bob9863, post: 445547, member: 23176"] My biggest recommendation is before painting sand all the oxidisation of the aluminum, that will give the etch primer a really good bond. Theres no point using etching paint of any kind if there is a layer between it and what you want painted. I've sandblasted before to very good effect, but unless you have a compressor and gun already then it will chew up half your budget. But I've been using a power drill (mains power) and polishing attachments that look like an abrasive dish cloth. Its gentle and only removes what you want, it doesn't go to town on you. If you do a cardboard template from that front bench forward, build it up so its flush with the gunwale you can carpet it and have a nice casting platform, put in a hatch for the anchor and other gear and your set. Just remember paint 1st, then put the decking in so theres no over spray and its an even coating all over. Saves on the tape too. If its an ally transom and doesn't need repair, cut a piece of marine ply, paint and bolt on where the existing holes are, just clamp it in place and use the holes from the inside as a template to make everything match up. Thats about my 2c worth, hope it helps. [/QUOTE]
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