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Hello to all! I am a new (female) boat owner and I am currently restoring my aluminum V hull. I am in the long agonizing stage of stripping off all the old paint with an angle grinder and cup brush, taking her all the way down to bare metal. Same for the trailer.
I've found a ton of very useful information here but some things still have to be spelled out for me because I've never taken on a project such as this. So...WHEN I ask what may seem like a very dumb question, please don't hold it against me! I'm spending a lot of money (for me) and I want to do this right the first time!
I purchased the boat and trailer for $375 and I am picking up my new to me 1973 20 hp Johnson electric start motor tomorrow (no pic of that yet). I bought it for $450. Thought that was a really good price considering it's an electric start and cranked right up after sitting all winter. Came with gas tank, original manual and parts list. So excited!!
I've read several of the projects on here and I really hope I can do as good as the men folk....we will see! :wink:
So here it is my first question:
I've worn out one "crimped" cup brush already. I read on a previous project that he knocked it out in 2 1/2 hours with a brush! HOW?? I've got a few hours in already and making very slow progress. Is it better (faster) to use a crimped or knotted cup brush on tin?
Thanks for reading and for any replies/comments/tips!
I've found a ton of very useful information here but some things still have to be spelled out for me because I've never taken on a project such as this. So...WHEN I ask what may seem like a very dumb question, please don't hold it against me! I'm spending a lot of money (for me) and I want to do this right the first time!
I purchased the boat and trailer for $375 and I am picking up my new to me 1973 20 hp Johnson electric start motor tomorrow (no pic of that yet). I bought it for $450. Thought that was a really good price considering it's an electric start and cranked right up after sitting all winter. Came with gas tank, original manual and parts list. So excited!!
I've read several of the projects on here and I really hope I can do as good as the men folk....we will see! :wink:
So here it is my first question:
I've worn out one "crimped" cup brush already. I read on a previous project that he knocked it out in 2 1/2 hours with a brush! HOW?? I've got a few hours in already and making very slow progress. Is it better (faster) to use a crimped or knotted cup brush on tin?
Thanks for reading and for any replies/comments/tips!