67 Carlson V-Drive Race boat restoration

[Drumzilla]

If you wash it good it takes off some or all of the metal flake.. If you don't wash it then it might or might not stick or something else.  but if it doesn't stick then you've wasted your time and money and then you'll have to get the clear off and the metal flake is lost anyways...  I'd wash it good .... my 2 cents.. or just try a small area first without washing and see what happens..

 

[ChryslerJet]

If you wash it good it takes off some or all of the metal flake.. If you don't wash it then it might or might not stick or something else.  but if it doesn't stick then you've wasted your time and money and then you'll have to get the clear off and the metal flake is lost anyways...  I'd wash it good .... my 2 cents.. or just try a small area first without washing and see what happens..

Thanks for the encouragement Ed, I have a few spots I can try.  I might have to go get one of those car wash sprayers that hook up to the hose and use that so it won't be high pressure but will spray it down with soap  or put some soapy water in a sprayer used for pesticides.  Just thinking out loud here

 

[Disturbed]

Sand, prime, paint.

Done.



That's the obvious conclusion.

 

[Devilman]

If you wash it good it takes off some or all of the metal flake.. If you don't wash it then it might or might not stick or something else.  but if it doesn't stick then you've wasted your time and money and then you'll have to get the clear off and the metal flake is lost anyways...  I'd wash it good .... my 2 cents.. or just try a small area first without washing and see what happens..

Unfortunately, not knowing jack chit about paintwork of any sort, this is the scenario I see happening. Hopefully I would be wrong. I would say that thing is gonna have to be washed if there is any hope of a clear coat sticking to it. No telling what kinda crud has settled on that thing over the years.

Is it possible to go through with the washing/drying, getting some clear on it to "seal it" (for lack of a better term) & then add flake in a another layer of clear? Bound to be adding more than one coat I would guess. Just thinking out loud. think.gif

 

[ChryslerJet]

Sand, prime, paint.

Done.



That's the obvious conclusion.

And lose all the history on the boat instead of preserve it.

 

[ChryslerJet]

If you wash it good it takes off some or all of the metal flake.. If you don't wash it then it might or might not stick or something else.  but if it doesn't stick then you've wasted your time and money and then you'll have to get the clear off and the metal flake is lost anyways...  I'd wash it good .... my 2 cents.. or just try a small area first without washing and see what happens..

Unfortunately, not knowing jack chit about paintwork of any sort, this is the scenario I see happening. Hopefully I would be wrong. I would say that thing is gonna have to be washed if there is any hope of a clear coat sticking to it. No telling what kinda crud has settled on that thing over the years.

Is it possible to go through with the washing/drying, getting some clear on it to "seal it" (for lack of a better term) & then add flake in a another layer of clear? Bound to be adding more than one coat I would guess. Just thinking out loud. think.gif

I am going to have to wash it and rinse it the best i can and hope for the best that I can minimize the flake loss  whatever I do lose will be lost and I won't bother replacing.

 

[Disturbed]

Sand, prime, paint.

Done.



That's the obvious conclusion.

And lose all the history on the boat instead of preserve it.

Take lots of pictures now. 

 

[Devilman]

Sand, prime, paint.

Done.

That's the obvious conclusion.

And lose all the history on the boat instead of preserve it.

Well, one other option would be to photo-document the hell out of it as best you can with high resolution pictures & then you can have the logos/stickers/numbers, etc. repainted after a proper paintjob on the hull itself. Doubt it will be cheap, but not much of preserving/restoring a dragboat from 40+ years ago is gonna be I'm afraid.

I know its not what ya wanna hear, just bein honest.

 

[blazeracer]

Bucket wash it with soap and water. If you lose a little flake so be it, but the paint will at least stick. Any flake that loose will give the paint a spot to bubble out anyway. Get er dun!!

People will think this boat is a totally bitchen hot rod! For sure a head turner.

 

[ChryslerJet]

Sand, prime, paint.

Done.

That's the obvious conclusion.

And lose all the history on the boat instead of preserve it.

Well, one other option would be to photo-document the hell out of it as best you can with high resolution pictures & then you can have the logos/stickers/numbers, etc. repainted after a proper paintjob on the hull itself. Doubt it will be cheap, but not much of preserving/restoring a dragboat from 40+ years ago is gonna be I'm afraid.

I know its not what ya wanna hear, just bein honest.

I understand,  I also want to get it going and this is one of the first steps.  This clearcoat may not last and if it doesnt then it will be a full repaint with lots of metal flake.  Trust me I have gone through everything in my head but for now it will be a quick and cheap clearcoat job.  I need to do some more photo documentation with a ruler in the picture as well.

 

[blazeracer]

I need to do some more photo documentation with a ruler in the picture as well.

Do it and get started. I want to see this boat running.

 

[ChryslerJet]

I need to do some more photo documentation with a ruler in the picture as well.

Do it and get started. I want to see this boat running.

So do I that's part of the reason I don't want to strip it and start from scratch right now, the other reason is it can be restored but that will never be exactly what it was originally.  If I can somehow manage to preserve it.

 

[Drumzilla]

Just try a spot and see.... hurry.gif

 

[Drumzilla]

Oh wait even better.... rattle can it... I'm selling some cool spray's at Home Depot.... :smile30:

 

[Drumzilla]

here...glitter.... :smile16:

 

[Patchman]

My painter washed the cars with dishwashing soap! It removes wax and grease! :smile30:

 

[jerjrvette]

To Save as much metal-flake as possible, wash it with your bare hands! Do not use a sponge or rag of any kind. The dish washing soap is also a good idea. Dawn is probably your best bet. If there is any mold present you can add a little bleach to the water. Once again test area with bleach in water prior to diving in! Good Luck.

 

[ChryslerJet]

To Save as much metal-flake as possible, wash it with your bare hands! Do not use a sponge or rag of any kind. The dish washing soap is also a good idea. Dawn is probably your best bet. If there is any mold present you can add a little bleach to the water. Once again test area with bleach in water prior to diving in! Good Luck.

thanks for the tip.  Yeah lost some metal flake could see it in my shirt and the wash off.  It looks nice waiting for it to dry off while I'm mixing up the clear.I mixed up a bucket of water and dish soap and use just my hand to wash it down.

 

[ChryslerJet]

To Save as much metal-flake as possible, wash it with your bare hands! Do not use a sponge or rag of any kind. The dish washing soap is also a good idea. Dawn is probably your best bet. If there is any mold present you can add a little bleach to the water. Once again test area with bleach in water prior to diving in! Good Luck.

thanks for the tip.  Yeah lost some metal flake could see it in my shirt and the wash off.  It looks nice waiting for it to dry off while I'm mixing up the clear.I mixed up a bucket of water and dish soap and use just my hand to wash it down.

2 coats of clearcoat done.  Pics loaded to Photobucket page.

 

[blazeracer]

Had to dig around to find the pics, but looking better. Now CAREFULLY wet sand and lay another coat tomorrow.