Here's my 78 Brendella

« **Reply #175 on:** December 27, 2007, 03:51:49 PM »

Great work there John!!!!

« **Reply #176 on:** December 27, 2007, 08:28:21 PM »

John got your email ,went to the shop today to work on the PC and wait for the AT boys (coming to visit JBP) Nice work on the Brendella Anxious to see it progress Too Bad about LBB ?? (RIP) Tom

« **Reply #177 on:** December 27, 2007, 08:52:36 PM »

Quote from: pw_Tony on December 27, 2007, 03:51:05 PM

I think you photoshopped OC2vegas' avatar lol.

Looks great, can't wait to see some more color

For letting him use pictures of my boat, he is coming to my house to paint mine!

« **Reply #178 on:** December 27, 2007, 10:08:57 PM »

boats looking great, i love the titty mug, i have one just like it, my mom made it for my dad about 30yrs ago

« **Reply #179 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:45:14 AM »

Quote from: pw_Tony on December 27, 2007, 03:51:05 PM

I think you photoshopped OC2vegas' avatar lol.

Looks great, can't wait to see some more color

You're not kidding! That is crazy. Started laying out the lines a bit last night and will finish today. Hope to have the other colors on by tonight.

« **Reply #180 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:51:12 AM »

Hey John, What are you going to use so that you get the design the same on both sides? I'm sure anxious to see the colors on the boat. Great job, so far!

« **Reply #181 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:51:40 AM »

Quote from: FORKEDUP on December 27, 2007, 10:08:57 PM

boats looking great, i love the titty mug, i have one just like it, my mom made it for my dad about 30yrs ago

Ah the titty mug,. My wife hates it but it's such a beauty, how can you get rid of something so nice.......

Thanks for the compliment

« **Reply #182 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:01:07 AM »

Quote from: jrork on December 28, 2007, 07:51:40 AM

Ah the titty mug,. My wife hates it but it's such a beauty, how can you get rid of something so nice.......

Thanks for the compliment

Yeah once you get your hand on something like that its hard to let go

« **Reply #183 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:20:37 AM »

Quote from: jet boat performance on December 28, 2007, 09:01:07 AM

Yeah once you get your hand on something like that its hard to let go

Zactly Tommy.

PS. for the record, I SUCK at taping graphics

« **Reply #184 on:** December 28, 2007, 03:05:00 PM »

Okay, you gonna hear it first. My son bailed my ass out! I was struggling trying to lay out the tape and I could see that it was NOT gonna happen. I was even thinking of just keeping it white when he came out, modified the design and then proceeded to tape the thing out in a 1/4 of what I would have taken.

He's a good kid......thanks son

« **Reply #185 on:** December 28, 2007, 03:55:05 PM »

Quote from: jrork on December 28, 2007, 03:05:00 PM

Okay, you gonna hear it first. My son bailed my ass out! I was struggling trying to lay out the tape and I could see that it was NOT gonna happen. I was even thinking of just keeping it white when he came out, modified the design and then proceeded to tape the thing out in a 1/4 of what I would have taken.

He's a good kid......thanks son

Yeah!! Thanks Son.. Now John get the paint on it!

« **Reply #186 on:** December 28, 2007, 04:47:23 PM »

I am beat! That was by far the most stressing thing of this entire project. The design isn't going to be like what I had sketched but it looks really good in person. Now if I can just do my part with the painting side of thing.

Here's my #1 son bailing his pops out....

« **Reply #187 on:** December 28, 2007, 04:51:55 PM »

Quote from: jrork on December 28, 2007, 04:47:23 PM

I am beat! That was by far the most stressing thing of this entire project. The design isn't going to be like what I had sketched but it looks really good in person. Now if I can just do my part with the painting side of thing.

Here's my #1 son bailing his pops out....

John, Is that where the blue is going to go? That looks COOL!!!!

« **Reply #188 on:** December 29, 2007, 08:28:30 AM »

WOW major progress !! lookin sweet !!

« **Reply #189 on:** December 29, 2007, 09:17:17 AM »

lookin damn good

« **Reply #190 on:** December 29, 2007, 07:18:31 PM »

Let me be the first to say I would starve as a painter and couldn't carry the jockstrap of anybody that is one.
After pulling my hair out yesterday trying to tape out the graphics only to waste mulitple rolls of Fineline tape and having to have my son bail my ass out, I started spraying color today.

Shit, Houston, we have a problem. I got some serious crazing in the blue......double shit.

So, sanded it back and tried it again. Much better but I still have one spot that isnt right so I'll need to do some fine tuning.
Probably not going on as even as I had hoped but it's gonna still look pretty cool (from 1000 feet).
Here's some quick pics of the base coat. It's Viper Blue Metallic Pearl. Very nice color.
Still gotta shoot the red and then the clearcoat but you can kinda see what it's gonna look like hopefully soon.

You can start giggling now........

« **Reply #191 on:** December 29, 2007, 07:43:31 PM »

NICE John !!

« **Reply #192 on:** December 29, 2007, 08:12:17 PM »

John, It looks good from what I can tell. I got the paint chips from Barry today and that blue is cool. I think I'll use that on my boat too, along with the pure white and the flame red.

« **Reply #193 on:** December 29, 2007, 10:07:24 PM »

looks nice, can't wait to see more pics

« **Reply #194 on:** December 30, 2007, 01:57:31 AM »

I cant wait till john comes to my house and sprays my boat....hint hint

« **Reply #195 on:** December 30, 2007, 07:14:49 AM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on December 30, 2007, 01:57:31 AM

I cant wait till john comes to my house and sprays my boat....hint hint

Thanks guys but OC, you DO NOT want me to spray your boat. I've pretty much lost all my confidence after yesterdays Crazefest. It's sanding out fine but yikes, that was a bummer.

Oh well, back at it today......thanks again everybody.

« **Reply #196 on:** December 30, 2007, 07:23:00 AM »

Quote from: jrork on December 30, 2007, 07:14:49 AM

Thanks guys but OC, you DO NOT want me to spray your boat. I've pretty much lost all my confidence after yesterdays Crazefest. It's sanding out fine but yikes, that was a bummer.

Oh well, back at it today......thanks again everybody.

Hi John, Any ideas as to why it went crazy on you? Give Barry a call.

You're doing fine!! Even the best have days where nothing goes right. I sure do like that blue metallic. Greg

« **Reply #197 on:** December 30, 2007, 09:27:26 AM »

Barry is the best!

I was on the ledge getting ready to jump when I thought, they about the tech line, what's the chance of getting a hold of somebody?

Well, not only did I get someone to answer, but I got Barry (owner/chemist of SPI) while he was shopping at HomeDepot and instead of pointing out what I did wrong, he just said "well, then this is what we have to do" and proceeded to talk me not only off the ledge but also how to fix it. What a fantastic guy and I highly recommend SPI. Not many paint companies have a tech line available 7 days a week let alone the owner/chemist! Won't get that kind of service from PPG or Dupont

What I most likley did was when I was spraying the epoxy on as a sealer, I layed it on a bit too thick right on the capped area to make sure I had a good smooth base. Most likely, I trapped some solvents and as soon as I put the base on the solvents trying to escape didnt like the base coat.

Just sanded those areas back and went back over it. Worked perfect except one area where I need to do a bit more sanding.

« **Reply #198 on:** December 30, 2007, 10:33:08 AM »

I'm sold!!

Glad he could get you off the ledge!!! He also answers email!

« **Reply #199 on:** December 30, 2007, 03:00:48 PM »

Who's your Daddy???

This blue is regoddamndiculas!!! The pearl is laying so nice now... One more coat and then going on to the Red.

Ian and I have been over it with a 1000 Watt flood light and let me tell UUU, I'm feeling a might bit frisky......for my birthday an all..........

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