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| Steve W., or anybody else.....
I've got a 1980 Tuffy Roustabout that I am doing a total redo on. I have gutted the insde down to the bare wood. I replaced the rotten center floor with wood that was coated with resin and fiberglassed in. The inside is done until I recarpet. Now I am the point of doing work on the outside.
I am ready to start sanding the hull. I have filled all holes and imperfections with auto body filler. I am now ready to start sanding. Any recomendations on what grit paper I should start with and what grit should I finish with before taking it to paint?
I am doing all the prep work myself to save some $$$! Any info and help would be much appreciated.
Is there a special type of paint or additive to the paint so it can flex with the hull without cracking? I was told use the same paint that auto body shops use on the plastic or ABS pieces on cars or trucks.
Thank you in advance for any help!! |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Sand the hull with 600.
You will have to make sure the paint you use will bond to fiberglass. Best bet is to talk to a body shop that does work on fiberglass car bodies; they will get you the right stuff. |
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Location: Menomonee Falls, WI | Thanks Steve.....I appreciate the info! |
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Hull prep & painting