Sail Life - Making her shine (fixing the paint job) and installing port lights - DIY sailboat refit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2018
- Last week I painted the deck of my 38 ft sailboat. This video is the primer. This weekend I fix the mistakes in the paint job by sanding the surface with 800 grit and then using 3M perfect-it Heavy Cutting Compound. The paint used was Sigmadur 550.
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Hi welcome, welcome beautiful sanding people. Welcome to the Athena theater and greetings from Denmark to the viewers all over the world, thank you for sanding, thank you for having me sanding. It is a great honor to be invited back for a sanding time. It’s a great honor to be here among so many talented polishers, special the Brits with their oversized cocking tools, congratulations to you, you made it on my channel, we’re at the Premier of Shiny Athena. Some of you will be going home tonight with a blind eye, what could be better than that? Nothing, right? .... mmhh sand in my eyes
"Oh cruel fate to be kicked in the nads thusly" - I had to pause and mop up the tea! I am currently binge watching your refit and just want to echo the majority of comments here, you rock! You exemplify all the can do qualities I am looking for PLUS the humour makes always interesting. Thank you for being you! :) Oh and yes, don't hate that we have a bigger caulk than you!
Your supposed to use the plastic or cardboard dowel with the buff wheel to align it when you stick it on the hook and loop pad. Also ahh the joys of discovering a great buffer and how to buff out a boat or paint job! Nothing gives me more satisfaction than making a crusty boat look nice and glossy!
I know it's too late now, but in the future I suggest you take a countersink bit and put a little "notch" on the outside of each hole. Just a touch with the bit. That will essentially make an "O" ring of caulk around each screw, and prevent the screws from leaking. Been doing that to every hole I've ever caulked for over 40 years and have never had one leak. Do it to your cleats, windlass, winches holes- anything that has a hole and is bolted or screwed to the boat. And if you need to tighten something, hold the screw from the top and just turn the nut. As long as the 'O"ring seal isn't broken it won't leak
This sounds like a very good idea not a lot of work but great idea well done thanks for sharing ..
Those microscopic issues will vanish, particularly when you're in a 50 kt squall in the Southern Ocean and green water is flowing over the deck! LOL Looks great Mads!
I can't believe how good Athena looks Mads. When you get a second just stand back and admire your work and how beautiful Athena is. Wow! Thank you for sharing these videos with us :)
I think it’s possible that Athena will never fully stop vibrating from all of the glorious sanding that has been visited upon her.
There should be a little discrete sticker next to the production plate saying "Glorious Sanded". ;-)
You'll see her making slight ripples round her waterpass in future marinas by times ....
Maybe the residual vibration will help the coppercoat keep her bottom clean...
As long as it's not Mads who is vibrating for the rest of his life, it's pretty damn acceptable... hihihi.
It makes her go faster!
Mads if you got to sanding with your face against the deck looking for imperfections I would have lost my mind. Glad you found satisfaction with cutting compound. Stella job mate!
I know I am not alone in saying nobody would mind a mid-week video if you have stuff you didn't have time to include in the Sunday video.
Even a 5 minute video would be good.
She's looking ridiculously spiffy Mads! All that OCD is certainly paying off nicely ;)
“Oh cruel fate to be kicked in the nads thusly”.........Mads Dahlke, 2018. (16:06)
My favourite video to date! I have been searching for a video on changing portholes and you have done an incredible job! Thank you
the only show i hit that like button even before watching the video
Poyraz Sevgör me too, there is never a question as to the quality of the video....
HAHA same here :D
@@lilmule2 Me too
I do that here also. But am guilty of doing that for Free Range Sailing as well.
haha same
"my caulk based frustration..." I heard what you said...Clever, Mads, very clever
If you need to be, literally 2 inches away to be able to see imperfections that, not even a 4K can pick up, why do you care that much??? Hahahahaha! You are awesome!!
Gosh, all those years of painting dinghies with Brightsides and such, and getting at best an orange peel finish, I never knew that you could achieve a professional gloss finish with wet sanding and polishing. Man, the stuff you learn on TH-cam. Thanks for posting this. Really great content!
I can't wait to see the companionway slats and hatch being opened each video when you open up Athena at the start of your work day. I miss that sequence when you are inside the shed.
Your video stylisms are addicting, like the splash sound as the logo appears in the beginning if your videos, and the unboxing sequences.
Can you save that aluminum cleat you nicked last week? The anodizing was probably compromised. But the cleats are going to get beat up IRL anyhow, once you are living on the boat full-time
that cabin top looks frikkin awesome, good job
If OC were a communicable condition, you could sell bottles of yours to your fans. Then fleets of spiffy sailboats would spring up in previously shoddy harbours everywhere. I would buy a gallon or two.
Mads, you are kicking ass.
best port light how to video ever! thanks
ooooooooooooooooooooo shiney! :) She looks great Mads. Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan
Oh baby, she freaking shines.
one tip, keep that polishing pad clean, get you a spur for cleaning while in use, then wash as the instructions say. i used to wash mine in the washing machine, some i just soaked in hot water. one little spec of dirt in that pad will ruin your day.
I like that you added in the music you were listening to while working.
Mads -- I love the action sequence of box openings!
Its soooooo satisfying to see someone open the packages FAST and get on with it ...
Serious progress Mads. This must be one of the most therapeutic videos on TH-cam. Great project, brilliant editing and tremendously motivating!
she's looking great Mads
Sand with 320 1st, then 600, then 600, then 1500 and buff that and it will look perfect. You can buff 800 with good results also. I do this for a living for over 35 years. Make sure you don't catch your buffers cord when your working, it will rip right out. Looks good so far.
What a difference a few pieces of hardware can make! It really helps you to imagine how beautiful she's going to look when finished. I can hardly wait! All the hard labor you put in has shown itself to be well worth it! Ava must be going crazy with excitement seeing how well the boat is coming out and becoming more anxious for the day you two can sail off together. I have always said I like the re-fit videos better than the sailing videos, but I have to admit I am anxious too, to see you enjoy the fruits of all your hard labor! Wonderful job!
Your a Denmark version of bob vila and i love it!
Damn, That truly spiffy. Looks awesome.
Nice! Can´t wait for the interior projects during the winter time.
From Rio Dulce, Guatemala, I look forward to your videos as much as Delos and sv/Seeker. You are one unbelievably patient, competitent and imaginative young man. You make professionals drewl.
You're the Man Mads!
I have been told by many Old .Salts, than 80 % is 100% on a boat. Your paint looks great, 6 months in the water and you will be surprised how bad or different everything looks from when you had it perfect. Great job !
Great Job Athena is looking very Spiffy!! Cheers
15:44 Giggle ... Giggle ... Giggle .... Caulking ... UK Compensating ... Kicked in the nads !!!
Giggle ... Giggle ... Caulking and nads .... subtle .... very subtle.
Excellent. I hope that your sanding disk supplier provides free manicures...
She becomes a yacht again. Looks good, must make you feel good Mats
This is very exciting to see the port lights in. It's looking super spiffy.
Mads, Athena is looking mighty spiffy! You are doing such an incredible job, all your hard work will pay off when you're done and out exploring the world.
The 3m product you a using is frigging awesome thief is also a polish that is the next step offer that one. I found it after many other attempts with other types of compound and polish, won’t use anything else now 😀👍
I believe this was the first video I've ever thought "is it over already"!?!!?
Glorious work Mads!!!!
WOW, looking good. Looking REAL good.
Pretty Dang Spiffy, Mads!
Outstanding job !
Thanks for another great video Mads, We all believe it's time for you to go daily from now on:-) Athena is going to be the mostest beautiful boat in every marina you go.
Great Work! Looks fantastic
Wow. Looking nice!
Wow, that looks great!
Looking great!
love it. Its all coming together.
Great job maddy!!
Great work Mads!!
👍 I used to hang out at an Auto body shop, the guys there always pre soaked the sandpaper for a short time before sanding and sometimes put a drip of dish soap in the spray bottle or dip bucket.
Yes, the drop of dish soap make the water less viscous.
Much less hydroplaning with the drop of dish soap.
@@RonKris I think the main benefit is it decreases the surface tension which makes the water much more inclined to wet the surface, and another benefit is that it helps prevent the dust clogging the abrasive paper because it washes off in real time
Beautiful work
Looks awesome!
Great Job Mads !
Brilliant as usual
Talk about spiffy! Great episode!
Cannot wait till I start my project! Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful shinny finish!
Mmmm that paint looks lovely!
She looks awesome.... Great job.
Fantastic job Mads, you are amazing
Great job on the paint sanding/polishing!
Wow, that paint job looks amazing!
Nice and clear, well done.
She looks great, excellent results on the finish. I look forward to this video each week, thank you.
Loving it, this boat has come a really long way
Very, very well done.
So satisfying to see the port lights go in. Big day!
Wet sanding Mads , now you talking my language, love it it is my absolute passion.
The finish you have achieved is absolutely stunning!
Athena is looking great with the port lights in. What a difference some paint and windows make. Well done. Keep up the great videos....
This channel is insanely cool. Love it!
Looking fantastic Madds
I've been following you for a few years and I feel compelled to say you've done a fantastic job.
Beautiful Job you did on the paint & polishing
Really beautiful, it has been a pleasure to watch.
You really amaze me !!!
Holy cow what a shine on that finish!
Looking beautiful Mads. I actually cheered when you said the port lights were going back in.
JUST A GREAT JOB! 👍
Mads, that is amazing!! Very nice results. Athena is a lucky lady.
Mind blowing!! Amazing mirror finish & awe inspiring attitude and energy!
I've often wondered what you listen to when sanding! Thank you for sharing!
Still my favourite channel - you have helped with my boat restauration for a long time now, Mads
Work fasinates me. I can sit and watch it for hours. Beautiful job!
I'm excited for 20 minutes watching you be excited about sanding and polishing.
Holy new time-lapse tunes! I guess technically it was more of a montage but still, my mind was blown.
Great video Mads, keep up the good work!
Mads, that's pretty impressive!!!
Wow, that finish looks amazingly spiffy! I never knew a painted finish could look so good. I would think it might be a good idea to put a quick coat of wax on the areas you have polished to protect them!
Very, very impressive work Mads 👍🤘🏻🇩🇰
A valuable lesson that is best learned from other rather than first hand experience: it is usually easier to clean up squeeze out after the fact than it is to try and add extra if you have gaps.
hard work always pays off in the long run. Most excellent buff job!
You did great with the polishing, way to go!
You are sure one funny guy. I laughed so hard at the subtle caulk comment. haha. Nice jobe as always. Peace from Allegro!