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Rain stopped just enough to start using the etching primer. I want to paint the whole thing this weekend. Hopefully the rain will hold off at least for a little bit! I've still got lots of wiring to do. I got new controls and making it work with an older motor has required a bit if brain storming.
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Went to lowes yesterday and couldn't find any flat enamels...the lady at sherwan williams said kem 400 isn't tintable....I call bs but whatever. So I bought some acrylic exterior flat paint, after I camo it I'll put a flat enamel clear coat over it. Put down the first layer today on my lunch break. When I was looking at the forecast everything said it wouldn't rain until 4 so I figured now would be as good as any time to put down a coat. About 2 it started pouring....just my luck! The paint had a little bit over an hour to dry. So I ran home to make sure the paint didn't melt off the boat since its water base and it's still on there. Praise the lord, last thing I wanted to deal with was messed up paint. If the rain slows down I'll wet sand it tonight. It's going to the welder a tomorrow for a patch since I couldn't weld up the hair line crack. Then I should have it back Friday to give it a 2nd and final base color coat. Then I'll start the stenciling Saturday as long as weather permits. Paint came out a little brighter on than on the paper but I think it'll be ok after the stencils.
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Originally posted by Texas Grown View PostLooks clean as is. Have you done anything to the inside? Here's to no more "unexpected delays" for ya.
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Originally posted by MarkV View PostStarting to come together. Not asking for your spot but just wondering where around college station you will be using this?
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So the tan color was on the right track but too bright in the sun. I went and bought a pint a shade darker, thinned and sprayed it. Thinned it a little too much and got a few runs but I'll just sand it and touch up. This shade of tan looks better for being a base coat. I start the camoing process tomorrow, kinda pumped about it.
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Originally posted by MarkV View PostSounds like you got it figured out. Not a lot of teal around here and yea the rivers are a pain. We hunt the navasota some but the wardens aren't the hard part, just getting around is because of the trees in the river and the tight squeezes. But it's a lot less populated around here.
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Originally posted by Texas Grown View PostPutty knife is a great way to remove old carpet and old glue.
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