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Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: 53draggin on September 23, 2013, 05:56:33 PM

Title: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on September 23, 2013, 05:56:33 PM

Trying to balance all my projects but this one is getting close.just got done priming the bottom.This site has so much good info


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: jamiemwedmore1234 on September 23, 2013, 07:04:08 PM

How did you flip that thing over


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on September 23, 2013, 07:28:50 PM

Engine hoist on the eyelet and 4x4 strapped in the rafters with a come along around the pump.It was sketchy at first.thinking as soon as we get it half way flipped the momentum would be uncontrollable.But flipped easy. Kept thinking I'm gonna ruin it I'm gonna ruin it.im excited!

Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on February 23, 2014, 08:32:55 AM

Finally had time to shoot the gelcoat. Came out great


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: smoothaseggs on February 23, 2014, 08:54:44 PM

That looks really awesome
did you remove all the old gel?
or just smooth and scuff the old gel and then shoot the new gel
 any tips on the process

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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: ka0tyk on February 23, 2014, 09:09:08 PM

Do mine!

Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on February 23, 2014, 10:55:50 PM

I just scuffed up the orginal gel for primer and used a 180 grit for that but for the gel I just followed the directions. First time shooting gel it came out real smooth no orange peel. I'm pumped to finish this boat

Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: rush1 on February 24, 2014, 10:28:12 AM

Looks good how did you get the gel to dry and not be tackey

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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on February 24, 2014, 11:42:16 AM

I used mekp and add styrene wax.it dried pretty quick. I turned my buddies garage into a paint booth and with a exhaust fan. Luckily he lives out in the boonies cause this stuff is strong smelling


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on March 08, 2014, 02:21:48 PM

For my first boat and first try on fiberglass and gelcoat I think I did ok.couple mistakes ( lesson learned) final product on hull looking better. Been polishing all day


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: Jet Boat Maloney on March 08, 2014, 03:35:35 PM

Looks great!!!


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on March 08, 2014, 04:09:25 PM

Just by looking on this forum helped out so much !


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on March 08, 2014, 04:11:07 PM

Got her flipped over. Tough doing it by yourself. Next step,finish putting together the motor


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: beerjet on March 08, 2014, 06:16:44 PM

Kickin ass buddy!

-beerjet-

Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: rush1 on March 08, 2014, 06:40:10 PM

Wow nice work

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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on March 09, 2014, 03:48:30 AM

Thanks guys. I'm just wiped out it's been two years in the making , I almost see fun ahead


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Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: smoothaseggs on March 13, 2014, 10:21:54 PM

Quote from: 53draggin on March 08, 2014, 04:11:07 PM

Got her flipped over. Tough doing it by yourself. Next step,finish putting together the motor


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i'm in san diego also... if you ever need help, just shout. would have been heartbreaking if something went wrong while flippin her

Title: Re: Getting it done
Post by: 53draggin on March 13, 2014, 11:19:01 PM

Thanks man. I'm gonna take you up on you're offer when I get the motor in. There is a few things I'm not sure of but when I hit that wall.trust me I'm gonna ask some questions


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