 Last additions - 1959 14' Plywood Boat Restoration
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344 viewsOn the trailer...threw the old top back on just to get a better visual of a somewhat finished looking boat, this won't be used as it's pretty beat up. This is a really shitty picture...
Jul 27, 2013
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258 viewsTonight, got her flipped back over Used the same ratchet strap method, but had a friend help this time just in case...
Jul 27, 2013
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261 viewsThen the eyelet went back in...getting closer to flipping this thing back over so wood working on the top side can begin!
Jul 27, 2013
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235 viewsAfter a few more stages of buffing, was time to polish up the metal hull trim and secure it down with new #6 stainless hardware
Jul 27, 2013
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249 viewshat felt like a million hours of buffing were needed to bring out the shine. Also took a full quart of heavy cut compound to get it done.
Jul 27, 2013
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256 viewsAfter the 3000 there is a slight gloss visible through the dullness...
Jul 27, 2013
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270 viewsAfter the dry 800, went wet 800, wet 1500, and wet 3000. Here's the 1500 in action...
Jul 27, 2013
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238 viewsNote the level of orange peel
Jul 27, 2013
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275 viewsFor some reason, the dust of the paint was turquoise...
Jul 27, 2013
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266 viewsThen...had to get rid of the orange peel. Went aggressive here with 800 grit and a DA sander. In hindsight I would have started higher on the grit, or invested time/money into a better spray booth that was my garage, as it became a bitch to buff out and some of these scratches are still visible if you have a good eye.
Jul 27, 2013
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