Geez mate, when you take here out on the river everyone will be thinking “wow, look at that sick boat, it looks like a freshie!” Well they’re my thoughts atleast! It’s looking great! Keep up the great work! You won’t regwet buying the boat, it will change your fishing career! Tight lines man! 🎣🇦🇺🤙🎣🇦🇺🤙🎣🇦🇺🤙
Sweet. Might see you on the water come the warm weather. I painted my little boat, a 3.7 Dolphin punt, many years ago. Etch primer and foam rolled on a couple of coats of mist green Killrust. Been very, very durable.
Hey bud, love your work! Got a question for ya. Just started to buff a small test patch on my aluminum skiff, exterior, trying to get that shine back from a heavy oxidation from years on the water. Just bought it to restore and re-power in hopes of selling it in the spring… as I’m moving the buffer pad back and forth the shine comes thru nicely here and there but the.n I’m met with these dark grey almost black patches and streaks that sometimes show, and go away with more buffing or just persist and don’t seem to go anywhere. Although I haven’t tempted to buff the shit out of it yet, do I really want to?? Any tips or ideas of what this may be and how to get everything looking silver shiny instead of having dark grey dull patches everywhere? Is it the direction I’m moving the pad that’s causing this or what? Any help would be appreciated. In B.C. Canada right now…picking my days when Incan in this shit weather right now…
It sounds like you're dealing with a common issue when restoring aluminum boats, especially when there's significant oxidation. The dark grey or black streaks you see are likely due to the oxidation process, where the aluminum reacts with moisture and air over time, creating a layer that can be tough to buff out. Make sure you're using a good aluminum polishing compound. Oxidation often requires a specific metal polish to cut through it and restore shine. If you're using a regular buffing compound, it might not be strong enough to tackle the oxidation. In my video I went the harsh route, using acid wash and fine steel wool soap pads, before painting I roughed it up with high grit sandpaper. It's not unusual for oxidation to cause those dark patches, and it may take a bit more work than just simple buffing. Start with the right compounds and technique, and don’t be afraid to tackle the heavy oxidation first before refining the finish with a finer polish. Keep at it, and it should come out looking great!
Geez mate, when you take here out on the river everyone will be thinking “wow, look at that sick boat, it looks like a freshie!”
Well they’re my thoughts atleast! It’s looking great!
Keep up the great work! You won’t regwet buying the boat, it will change your fishing career! Tight lines man! 🎣🇦🇺🤙🎣🇦🇺🤙🎣🇦🇺🤙
The fresh paint has really transformed it 💯
Sweet. Might see you on the water come the warm weather. I painted my little boat, a 3.7 Dolphin punt, many years ago. Etch primer and foam rolled on a couple of coats of mist green Killrust. Been very, very durable.
it's one of those jobs you only want to do once hey 😂
What a huge difference a little bit of paint can make 👍
Looking good.
Yes it does!
That is a really good job
Well done the white is really effective
A labour of love for BETH
Thanks Pete, I love the result.
That white inside looks really nice 👌🏻
💯 love it
Great work! Maybe try a rocker guard type paint for the bottom inside of the boat, and the seats.
I am planning a full deck and casting deck might not need it, but it's actually something that I didn't consider might have to, cheers.
@tworodsdownunder can't wait to see finished product! Keep on winning brother!
Hey bud, love your work! Got a question for ya. Just started to buff a small test patch on my aluminum skiff, exterior, trying to get that shine back from a heavy oxidation from years on the water. Just bought it to restore and re-power in hopes of selling it in the spring… as I’m moving the buffer pad back and forth the shine comes thru nicely here and there but the.n I’m met with these dark grey almost black patches and streaks that sometimes show, and go away with more buffing or just persist and don’t seem to go anywhere. Although I haven’t tempted to buff the shit out of it yet, do I really want to?? Any tips or ideas of what this may be and how to get everything looking silver shiny instead of having dark grey dull patches everywhere? Is it the direction I’m moving the pad that’s causing this or what? Any help would be appreciated. In B.C. Canada right now…picking my days when Incan in this shit weather right now…
It sounds like you're dealing with a common issue when restoring aluminum boats, especially when there's significant oxidation. The dark grey or black streaks you see are likely due to the oxidation process, where the aluminum reacts with moisture and air over time, creating a layer that can be tough to buff out. Make sure you're using a good aluminum polishing compound. Oxidation often requires a specific metal polish to cut through it and restore shine. If you're using a regular buffing compound, it might not be strong enough to tackle the oxidation. In my video I went the harsh route, using acid wash and fine steel wool soap pads, before painting I roughed it up with high grit sandpaper. It's not unusual for oxidation to cause those dark patches, and it may take a bit more work than just simple buffing. Start with the right compounds and technique, and don’t be afraid to tackle the heavy oxidation first before refining the finish with a finer polish. Keep at it, and it should come out looking great!
Holly shit Kev fish couldn’t give a fuck once you land em what your boat looks like
I actually caught a Murray Cod once that told me I should spice things up a bit, some fish do care Luke 😉
I didn’t paint my boat and the fish don’t mind so don’t waist your time mate
I didn't actually paint the boat Luke, this entire video is fake, don't stress.