One other question....What are you using for header paint? VHT White? :?
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One other question....What are you using for header paint? VHT White? :?
Rinsing off with water. I only used the TSP to wash it all in the end. I put a bunch of old diapers under motors and it caught the stripper and debris pretty well. Wet vac'd out remainder.
Used same paint throughout. In this pic I just took, I'm trying out a bit of Rust Bullet paint to see how it might hold up. Need to go out this weekend, so that should be a good test.
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When the fresh paint burned off back in '15, I just painted that area with phosphoric acid and it controlled the urge to rust.
Yeah the manifolds are a PITA. I have contemplated taking off the manifolds and having them ceramic coated as a solution. Lots of good coatings out there that can hold up to the heat such as jet hot.
Robert, You REALLY know how to make another Hatt owner feel lazy (LOL)! All jealousy aside, you give me aspiration to get started on M/V No Regrets. Been wanting to tackle the ER as well as outside structure for sometime (time off being as you know my work schedule) but, now I have a better schedule to allow me get started w/ 28 days on/28 days off work. I just hauled out for bottom paint job down at Marine Propulsion and got her back to IOP 2 weeks ago. They did a great job and behold, came back under quoted price! Anyhow, when I asked Anthony about DIY Topcoat paint, he mentioned EMC (Engineering Marine Coatings). They're local to Charleston & have a product called Quatum99. Thinking of using this for my DIY project topsides. Not attempting to promote this but, this product requires no tipping after rolling. Going to try it on fly bridge first.
Would like to visit Aslan if you'll have me over in May to get more 'Inspired'!
BR's,
James, before you use the Quantam watch the you tube videos called Boat Works Today. He has an episode about that paint. He tested it. Worth your time to watch it. John
If you are going to use aircraft stripper in you engine room or bilges, be sure you have lots of ventilation. Methylene Chloride is deadly in surprisingly low concentrations.