Aluminum Boat Painting & Recarpeting
Average Joe
Posted 5/22/2015 9:09 AM (#769783)
Subject: Aluminum Boat Painting & Recarpeting





Posts: 265


Location: Hudson,WI
Hey Guys:

I just bought a 2003 Alumacraft 185 Tournament Pro. It's a really nice boat, but she has a few cosmetic issues related to being docked. So I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions on a place in the Twin Cities that they've used to have their boat painted. I'm also looking to have the carpet redone, and the deck extended. I'm also wondering if painting a boat is similar to a car? Can I just have redone what I want, or would I need to paint the whole thing? Thanks for your help.
partlycloudy
Posted 5/22/2015 9:47 AM (#769789 - in reply to #769783)
Subject: RE: Aluminum Boat Painting & Recarpeting




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Location: Aurora IL
Alumacraft uses automotive paint at the factory so any auto shop should be able to help you. Bill
Average Joe
Posted 5/22/2015 9:52 AM (#769790 - in reply to #769789)
Subject: RE: Aluminum Boat Painting & Recarpeting





Posts: 265


Location: Hudson,WI
Would I need to have the whole side repainted, or can I just get done what needs to be done?
ShutUpNFish
Posted 5/22/2015 9:58 AM (#769792 - in reply to #769783)
Subject: Re: Aluminum Boat Painting & Recarpeting





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Location: Money, PA
How about a wrap? The quickest and easiest way to hide all blemishes....

Edited by ShutUpNFish 5/22/2015 9:59 AM
curleytail
Posted 5/22/2015 10:10 AM (#769797 - in reply to #769790)
Subject: RE: Aluminum Boat Painting & Recarpeting




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Location: Hayward, WI
Average Joe - 5/22/2015 9:52 AM

Would I need to have the whole side repainted, or can I just get done what needs to be done?


I'd guess most shops would be able to do a pretty good job of blending the paint in so only one section could be done. Then again, you might want to check on the price difference of just doing one section vs the whole side.