Hitting an Island (and tree)...the damage.

[HammerDown]

Could have been much worse, the Gelcoat got f'ed up.
Repairs almost done, I'll blend in the black w/base coat...then a full wet sand w/1000 and a nice clear coat over the whole boat.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_017-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_016-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_018-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_019-med.jpg
Hopfully it will be painted next Saturday...And I'll start putting EVERYTHING back together

[Ranz1]

What happened HD?

[HammerDown]

What happened HD?
Uh something got in my way...an Island and a tree. But hey, it stopped me :rollside:

[mrswetdream3]

That is one way to get a new paint job.

[DelawareDave]

Ouch! Who left that damn tree so close to the water? :sqeyes:

[fakethis]

That's not form the WEED Bottle is it ?

[fat rat]

The way I heard it............... something about the wind picking his boat up. :rollside:

[HammerDown]

Repair work is done...now on to wet sanding the top, sides, and transom...also the front under half and then it's clear coat time. Were using a clear paint that's used for aircraft...if it can hold up to 300+ mph speeds in the air it should be ok for my junk :rollside:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_022-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_026-med.jpg

[Havasu1986]

:cry: :cry:

[Lady Warhawk]

The way I heard it............... something about the wind picking his boat up. :rollside:
ROFL Rat, he blew his horn the dang island wouldn't move so he tried to jump it :D

[MarKist]

Could have been much worse, the Gelcoat got f'ed up.
Repairs almost done, I'll blend in the black w/base coat...then a full wet sand w/1000 and a nice clear coat over the whole boat.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_017-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_016-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_018-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_019-med.jpg
Hopfully it will be painted next Saturday...And I'll start putting EVERYTHING back together
Ray, good luck on blending that black in ......and I don't think I would 1000 the boat before clear thats a no no ...the clear needs a little courser paper to adherer to, try 600 you will thank me later when the clear don't peel off :cry: just my o2,later
Markist

[fat rat]

ROFL Rat, he blew his horn the dang island wouldn't move so he tried to jump it :D
Kinda like the James Bond movie. :D

[HammerDown]

Ray, good luck on blending that black in ......and I don't think I would 1000 the boat before clear thats a no no ...the clear needs a little courser paper to adherer to, try 600 you will thank me later when the clear don't peel off :cry: just my o2,later
Markist
I hear ya mark, If the blend doesn't look good...(and we'll know right away) then we'll shoot all the black w/base coat. And I'll probably will wet sand w/600.
The repairs looks flawless...I long boarded the front section several time then did a guide coat and final primer, wet sand w/400 not one flaw...perfect!

[Lady Warhawk]

I hear ya mark, If the blend doesn't look good...(and we'll know right away) then we'll shoot all the black w/base coat. And I'll probably will wet sand w/600.
The repairs looks flawless...I long boarded the front section several time then did a guide coat and final primer, wet sand w/400 not one flaw...perfect!
Your new name is EvilHammer :p

[MarKist]

hey Ray I just can't seem to get that saying out of my head "hey, did you hit this shit " I guess you took that to another level..."You Hit that shit"sorry I can't stop myself LOL
Markist

[HammerDown]

Wet sanding w/500...what will remove/desolve silicone from Gelcoat without hurting the Gel?

[MANIC MECHANIC]

ROFL Rat, he blew his horn the dang island wouldn't move :D
I hate de islands when dey do that!
Also hate de trees! :)
Glad to see you're getting it back together Hammer.

[MarKist]

Wet sanding w/500...what will remove/desolve silicone from Gelcoat without hurting the Gel?
600 would be fine but if it makes you fill better go with it.. ;)
Markist

[HammerDown]

Did full Black Base Coat on boat...
Clear is on...a LOT of work still left. More dirt in the clear then I would have liked. Much blocking down then compound/polish to do :rolleyes: .
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_041.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_038.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_043.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_045.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1064Picture_049.jpg

[TRUMP TIGHT]

Looks good!

[fat rat]

We need details............are ya happy with it? The pics look awsome. :cool:

[HammerDown]

We need details............are ya happy with it? The pics look awsome. :cool:
I won't know until I do a test area...meaning a 2'x2' area, fully blocked down and buffed. > this will happen later today.
I've personally sprayed clear that flowed so nice it didn't really needed to be touched. My feeling, the reducer was too fast for the hot temp conditions. We got 2 heavy coats on, just need to work it out. If by chance it's not PERFECT and I'm not happy with the (top) deck after the test area...then I'll redo it...simple as that.

[DelawareDave]

Looks really good in the pics. Gives me the idea I should have you shoot down here and give mine a paint job, lol.
Paint/clear wise, what did you use?