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I am asking for help. I last painted my hull in 99 awlgrip. I just sanded the hull down with 320 this time instead of 220 looking for a better finish. Is this ok or should I rough it up more with 220? The plan is to roll and tip in the morning weather looks perfect no wind. The color is blue and not sure if I have enough blue. I have been told that, I can mix white which I have plent of with the blue to strech it out. My plan is to do the sides first and if I run out to finish on tuesday morning. But the yard is dead on sunday so thats the day I prefer no movement of vehicles. Should I just wait?
1976 FBC
3208 NA
3208 NA
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I'd stick to the 320 , 220 will leave u with a less shinny finish,I generally sand prior to the final prime coat with220 then scuff the primer with 320 , if u are becoming a chemist, I would carefully measure the ratios of the colors and write that special formula down, u know you will have to make repairs sooner or later,I have actually sprayed,fogged in Awlgrip to make inconspicuous patch repairs,tough to do with a brush
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Well had plenty of paint but it did not lay down as good as its done for me in the past. Lots of roller marks even though I tipped it. But it looks good from 10'. I painted my hard top last summer and it came out great real smooth. but not this time. Not sure what happened?
Thanks Marlin didn't have to play chemist.
Thanks Marlin didn't have to play chemist.
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3208 NA
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I think it was alot cooler this time. Last time hot june day. Isn't there a problem with too much reducer making it run more? Last time it was horizontal and this was vertical? Only one coat maybe next year redo it.
I though about sanding w/500, 1000, 1500 and try polishing like Gert stated but ready to start fishing.
I will try agian painting the engine boxes and wings. wish me luck.
I though about sanding w/500, 1000, 1500 and try polishing like Gert stated but ready to start fishing.
I will try agian painting the engine boxes and wings. wish me luck.
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I like it...somebody else who thinks like me. Once its time to start fishin' and boatin', its time to put her back together and go.....Capt.Frank wrote: I though about sanding w/500, 1000, 1500 and try polishing like Gert stated but ready to start fishing.
1968 B20 Moppie - Hull # 201-937
1969 B31 FBC - Hull # 315-881 (sold)
1977 B31 FBC - Hull # BERG1652M77J (sold)
1969 B31 FBC - Hull # 315-881 (sold)
1977 B31 FBC - Hull # BERG1652M77J (sold)
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