Another great video,I am 75 now but in my life I’ve re done 3 wooden boats 37 Trojan, -35 Chris, 43 Trojan, and all of em were 1 part, rolled and drag, all looked good and we’re durable, good prep,sanding etc were critical. Thanks for the video
Suggestion for next episode: Almost all videos about using 2 part epoxy (and one part EZ Poxy) are for doing the hull. There are virtually no videos about redoing the deck and cockpit. Yes, EZ Poxy is recommended for the deck and cockpit. But, the advice and tips usually stop there. I am referring to the need for advice and tips on how to prep and paint these areas. More specifically, how do you prep the the deck and cockpit in relation to dealing with curves, textured walkways, angles, hardware, and teak. For example, how do you sand a diamond textured surface since you can’t get into the valleys? Often, textured surfaces are a different shade or color than the smooth surfaces. When so, what gets painted first, the textured surfaces or the smooth? How do you deal with all the masking if the textured surfaces are a slightly different color than smooth ones. How do you prep gelcoat that has lots of spidering? How many coats? It would be a nightmare to detach hardware and teak. Will painting around them look ok? What about bugs landing on uncured epoxy? Due to the complexities involved in refinishing the top surfaces, it is easy to see why no one really wants to do it, especially when there aren’t detailed videos on it. Worse, it is pretty much impossible to get a professional to come to a dock to do the job. Every shop I contacted said I would have to bring my boat to their warehouse shop. Well, that is absolutely impossible due to my boat not being able to be trailered unless I spend a fortune to have it hauled, de-masted, etc. Plus, there is no one in our area who provides such service. Have I made a good case for a DIY video on re-finishing the topsides?
You make a good case👍 But I would direct you to my videos on Non-skid and Toe Rail Repair and Painting the Albin 27. In these videos I address all your topics, how you tape, what tape to use, how to spray, how to sand, how do you get into these corners sanding etc. 😁 I assign you the homework of watching the all episodes 👍😁 from the Albin 27 Playlist th-cam.com/play/PLJGRbPB5DBnqicHfXVcSu0RNzNtI4k0Iw.html&si=NYNs_hWFexDk4btZ FYI I’m currently working on the Skipper 20 sailboat and will be repairing the deck and nonskid so I will try to take some of your comments and answer some questions when I do that episode.
Just got back from a month in Greece with my son. We gained some weight but loved it. Now its time to paint our boat. What will these two Greek guys pick? One part of course 😁
Good Video. Interlux 1-part Brightsides boat painter here (my boat that is). Problem: Interlux stopped manufacturing Brightsides (1-Part) and Perfection (2-part) in 2024. They replaced both with Toplac Plus here in the U.S., but I can't match my hull color.
I used a Total Boat Wet edge on my first boat build. The only complaint I have is it takes forever to cure in a humid environment like Florida. My second coat of primer took a week to cure enough to sand because it was rainy for 3 days straight. The paint came out really nice, though and cured pretty hard. On my next boat build I plan to go with a 2 part paint just to experience it so I can compare.
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Another great video,I am 75 now but in my life I’ve re done 3 wooden boats 37 Trojan, -35 Chris, 43 Trojan, and all of em were 1 part, rolled and drag, all looked good and we’re durable, good prep,sanding etc were critical. Thanks for the video
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Great video and good logic. Keep it simple.....one coat.👍
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Great video and I'm glad you're educated enough to appreciate a past empire's culture and history.
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Suggestion for next episode: Almost all videos about using 2 part epoxy (and one part EZ Poxy) are for doing the hull. There are virtually no videos about redoing the deck and cockpit. Yes, EZ Poxy is recommended for the deck and cockpit. But, the advice and tips usually stop there.
I am referring to the need for advice and tips on how to prep and paint these areas. More specifically, how do you prep the the deck and cockpit in relation to dealing with curves, textured walkways, angles, hardware, and teak. For example, how do you sand a diamond textured surface since you can’t get into the valleys?
Often, textured surfaces are a different shade or color than the smooth surfaces. When so, what gets painted first, the textured surfaces or the smooth? How do you deal with all the masking if the textured surfaces are a slightly different color than smooth ones. How do you prep gelcoat that has lots of spidering? How many coats?
It would be a nightmare to detach hardware and teak. Will painting around them look ok? What about bugs landing on uncured epoxy? Due to the complexities involved in refinishing the top surfaces, it is easy to see why no one really wants to do it, especially when there aren’t detailed videos on it.
Worse, it is pretty much impossible to get a professional to come to a dock to do the job. Every shop I contacted said I would have to bring my boat to their warehouse shop. Well, that is absolutely impossible due to my boat not being able to be trailered unless I spend a fortune to have it hauled, de-masted, etc. Plus, there is no one in our area who provides such service.
Have I made a good case for a DIY video on re-finishing the topsides?
You make a good case👍 But I would direct you to my videos on Non-skid and Toe Rail Repair and Painting the Albin 27. In these videos I address all your topics, how you tape, what tape to use, how to spray, how to sand, how do you get into these corners sanding etc. 😁 I assign you the homework of watching the all episodes 👍😁 from the Albin 27 Playlist
th-cam.com/play/PLJGRbPB5DBnqicHfXVcSu0RNzNtI4k0Iw.html&si=NYNs_hWFexDk4btZ
FYI I’m currently working on the Skipper 20 sailboat and will be repairing the deck and nonskid so I will try to take some of your comments and answer some questions when I do that episode.
Just got back from a month in Greece with my son. We gained some weight but loved it. Now its time to paint our boat. What will these two Greek guys pick? One part of course 😁
Welcome back Leo 😁 👍And welcome to the Boat Werks. Thanks for the comment
Are you going to through out any suggestions of brands of one part primer & top coats both gloss & semigloss coatings, what have you tried ?
I talk about the paints I’ve used and the results in my other episodes. Be sure to check it out
Good Video. Interlux 1-part Brightsides boat painter here (my boat that is). Problem: Interlux stopped manufacturing Brightsides (1-Part) and Perfection (2-part) in 2024. They replaced both with Toplac Plus here in the U.S., but I can't match my hull color.
Skip thats good info but a bummer. 😞
great video
Thanks for the comment 😁👍
can 1 part be wet sanded and rubbed? And about repairs? Repair (sand, fill, etc) and spot paint?
Of course it depends on the thickness of your layers and how many coats. But I have done all of the above 👍😁
I agree. I once put an expensive paint job on an older boat. A drunk driving a pontoon boat customized it for us.
Ouch! Then you know the truth Joe. It’s a tough lesson few are willing to talk about. 👍😁Hope everything worked out ok. Thanks for the comment
@@motorcityboatwerks It did. After I buffed out the worst of it, there was only a small scratch left--but a big lesson!
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I used a Total Boat Wet edge on my first boat build. The only complaint I have is it takes forever to cure in a humid environment like Florida. My second coat of primer took a week to cure enough to sand because it was rainy for 3 days straight. The paint came out really nice, though and cured pretty hard. On my next boat build I plan to go with a 2 part paint just to experience it so I can compare.
Let us know what you find 👍
There’s an extra ‘e’ in ‘hardener’ ;) but it’s all Greek to me…..
Look at you Paul! 🐙If you have been watching my channel you know each episode I intentionally make mistakes to see if the viewers are paying attention. 🤓And this week you are the most-best-extra-observant-viewer😁👍 Great job buddy. We are all very impressed. Keep up the good work😎
@@motorcityboatwerks I will keep up the motivation :)
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