Uh oh. 1958 Skagit 20 Hardtop

[Kelly]

Back at it...sanding the first coat. Started with 400g but the runs and sags took forever to sand out so made the switch to 320g. Interlux (Perfection) recommends either grit so it should be fine. The paint loads up quickly on the sandpaper but once it grabs it's good to go.
Also raised the boat about 2 feet higher in hopes of achieving better spraying angles and lighting on the hull. It took me about an hour to get the height right, it's a little nerve rattling by yourself.

[Kelly]

It's starting the decline of the temps and the start of the busy holiday season so either I get into gear or wait until spring to finish painting.

[Kelly]

Thanks, I appreciate what you wrote. Admittedly I was a little frustrated at first but have since chilled out. There are several factors playing into this whole project with timelines I wanted to hit but missed.

[sclapsaddle]

Also depending on the paint it should flow out somewhat, so even by morning it may be flatter texture wise.

[sclapsaddle]

Spraying non house paint takes quite a bit if practice. Trying to spray without being able to see the paint hit the boat with the reflection of the florescent light at the same time and place makes it even harder. Ideally you are looking at the texture of the paint in the reflection of the florescent light. Plus the more you put on the more the paint will fill/cover, especially if your sanding between coats. The initial coat doesn't usually represent how the finished product will look. Hang in there it will look fine!

[Kelly]

Very true. We tried a few techniques that were ok but natural light was working against us too. It's as though we need it darker outside with just florescent lighting to get it right.
I quickly realized I won't achieve the finish I set out to get in the beginning, but at this point I'm just ready to be done with it. The paint itself is nice, but it doesn't hide the flaws like I'd hoped it would.

[Helmar]

First coat. I'll say this, I wish I had a better area to paint but at this point, I'm glad to be painting...

Some clean up sanding to do, a few runs to tend to then we'll hit the second coat. I'll be putting up more lights in the meantime.

If you ever seen the inside of a automotive paint booth, you know you can't get enough light. And, the older you get, the more light you will want too

[Kelly]

First coat. I'll say this, I wish I had a better area to paint but at this point, I'm glad to be painting...

Some clean up sanding to do, a few runs to tend to then we'll hit the second coat. I'll be putting up more lights in the meantime.

[Helmar]

Small set back today. A shift in lighting revealed some areas requiring further attention with 220g. Will attempt again tomorrow.
Spraying the hull Interlux Perfection Off White tomorrow. Spraying the top/super structure Awlgrip burgundy/claret maybe next week.
I've heard horror stories with reds/red equivalent and spraying. The plan is to cut in the edges and work from there. First time for me so we'll see.

You can't have enough light, Ever. Good luck with the paint and interested on your experience with it.

[Kelly]

Small set back today. A shift in lighting revealed some areas requiring further attention with 220g. Will attempt again tomorrow.
Spraying the hull Interlux Perfection Off White tomorrow. Spraying the top/super structure Awlgrip burgundy/claret maybe next week.
I've heard horror stories with reds/red equivalent and spraying. The plan is to cut in the edges and work from there. First time for me so we'll see.

[sclapsaddle]

Good luck, lookin good, excited to see pics with color on it. What paint and application technique are you using?

[Kelly]

Burning the midnight oil again... paint tomorrow, fingers crossed.

[Helmar]

Here's a side by side comparison of the original seat frames. This piece is what the bottom seat cushion mounts to.
I chose a semi-chrome powdercoat...looks more aluminum which is what I was going for.

Its pretty cool what those guys can do to make things look New again. Looking pretty sweet Kelly

[Kelly]

Here's a side by side comparison of the original seat frames. This piece is what the bottom seat cushion mounts to.
I chose a semi-chrome powdercoat...looks more aluminum which is what I was going for.

[Kelly]

Minor update:
Final sanding completed on the primer (I think!) Now just waiting to paint. Maybe mid -October.
Picked up my original seat frames from the powder coat shop... amazing! I'll post pics soon but wow!