tonynoriega
Well-known member
Hey all... getting to a point where I am looking for some insight, opinion, thoughts, ideas...etc.
Got my 16' all wire brushed down, replaced about 20 rivets (w some 3M to boot), got her crack welded, patched 30+ rivet holes on the bow with some MarineTex Putty, got my GluvIt laid and down and I think she is just about ready for a few primer coats.
I am not going to worry tremendously too much about the inner floor because it is already painted with a non-skid paint, and I am putting decking and flooring in place anyway, and most likely some sort of carpet.
My concern is the outside with is 100% bare aluminum, courtesy of countless hours of wire brushing.
I know the GluvIt needs a light wet sanding, as probably some trouble spots, then I think I will follow up with a power washing, finally followed up by (from another post I read) a wipe down with pure vinegar??? as an acid wash theory.
I have seen several types of self etching primer posts using rattle cans, or purchasing a quart with a catalyst mix, some with zinc chromate...etc...etc..
I saw the Rustolem self etching primer cans at Wally world for $5 or so...which I heard about 5 or 6 cans would cover a 16ft boat.
I was then hoping to follow up with a white base (2 coats) of marine primer of some sort (not yet decided).
This would then be followed up by which ever two tone colors I choose, Rustoleum type paint... will probably use rattle can, because I want to accomplish a two tone gradual faded look.
I would then consider applying some sort of clear coat varnish, finish, something to get a nice glossy smooth look.
Sounds like a lot, but there are ton of those little nicks, scratches, gouges and so forth that I really want to smooth out if possible.
Here are some photos I took today.
Just looking for insight, confirmation, whatever.
Got my 16' all wire brushed down, replaced about 20 rivets (w some 3M to boot), got her crack welded, patched 30+ rivet holes on the bow with some MarineTex Putty, got my GluvIt laid and down and I think she is just about ready for a few primer coats.
I am not going to worry tremendously too much about the inner floor because it is already painted with a non-skid paint, and I am putting decking and flooring in place anyway, and most likely some sort of carpet.
My concern is the outside with is 100% bare aluminum, courtesy of countless hours of wire brushing.
I know the GluvIt needs a light wet sanding, as probably some trouble spots, then I think I will follow up with a power washing, finally followed up by (from another post I read) a wipe down with pure vinegar??? as an acid wash theory.
I have seen several types of self etching primer posts using rattle cans, or purchasing a quart with a catalyst mix, some with zinc chromate...etc...etc..
I saw the Rustolem self etching primer cans at Wally world for $5 or so...which I heard about 5 or 6 cans would cover a 16ft boat.
I was then hoping to follow up with a white base (2 coats) of marine primer of some sort (not yet decided).
This would then be followed up by which ever two tone colors I choose, Rustoleum type paint... will probably use rattle can, because I want to accomplish a two tone gradual faded look.
I would then consider applying some sort of clear coat varnish, finish, something to get a nice glossy smooth look.
Sounds like a lot, but there are ton of those little nicks, scratches, gouges and so forth that I really want to smooth out if possible.
Here are some photos I took today.
Just looking for insight, confirmation, whatever.