Recent content by MikeSchinlaub

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    Ah, but you're forgetting that it's not just people nipples. Every mammal has nipples. So that says a lot about Joe right there.
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    Beginner

    We've been using bondo and duraglas for decades, longwr than I've been there, with zero issues.
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    Beginner

    Here's an example of a decent patch job that was finished with a brush. I ground the edges down and gave the whole area a good scuff. Then I taped where I wanted the gel to stop, sanded to the tape edge with 80 grit, and brushed. You have to be quick, and peel the tape before it starts to set up.
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    Transom trim on StarCraft 1970

    No way around it, it needs replaced.
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    Beginner

    You can order gel coat from spectrum that should match the original color, but yours will have years of fade to it. If it was me, I would just look for some white gel with wax and brush it on. It's on the bottom, so who would notice? If you decide to brush though, I always tape off a square...
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    Beginner

    A few more things, since I'm off work now. You don't have to worry about getting all of the heavier scratches out, the gel is pretty thick and will fill in a lot. Power sanders will help, but you really want to use a block after you get the bulk sanded down a bit. It also could be sprayed...
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    Beginner

    There's no need for more glass unless it's low. The process from here would be. 1. Sand with 36 until ~80% smooth. 2. Then switch to 80 grit until smooth and no resin over unscuffed areas. 3. Do a skim coat of bondo, sand with 80, finish with 150. Repeat the skim coats and sanding until...
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    Beginner

    Ok, not too bad then. It doesn't look like there are any air bubbles. Are you going to bodywork and paint it?
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    Beginner

    I can't tell from the pics, too far away. It looks like you just layed a square patch directly over some damage? Any grinding before? The closest one looks like a hole. Did you fill it in, if so with what?
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    Building a fishing boat.

    Why is it illegal though? I would think it would be a good idea to see where you're going.
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    Building a fishing boat.

    I see boats fairly often with factory headlights. That Allison had them.
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    Tools that younger people would not recognize.

    I doubt it. The risk with power tools is more creating heat and seizing the not to the bolt. I remember doing some fake logs from the log ride at Indiana Beach. For some reason, the bolts for the wheel brackets just kept seizing. I think I even seized one without even using a power tool. This...
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    1990s spectrum restoration and tiller conversion

    Ok, I can't recall doing one quite like that, but you'll almost definitely be cutting the cap off to pull the transom out. I don't know what to do if it extends out to the tall sides. @alldodge I really don't know much about the grades of plywood. Mostly just random bits. Like I don't know...
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    1990s spectrum restoration and tiller conversion

    Post a closer pic of the top and sides of the transom. All I can see is the splashwell wall. Usually you cut the cap and raise the sides up, but it's been a while since I've done one, and I mostly remember lunds. Extra bracing surely couldn't hurt. Maybe add some around the seats too, so you...
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