1968 Glassmaster Runabout

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Thanks for the encouragement emoney

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Spent the better part of the day sanding and filling.

Wood - I tried the 1c primer to 1/3c acetone and shot an area on the bottom of the hull:

Looks much better.... THANK YOU!

I figure the problem must have been one of the following...

1. I did not clean the gun (new gun) before I did the first shoot so maybe there was something in it.
2. The 1/3c acetone and 1/3c mineral spirits thinned 2c of primer too much.
3. I should not have use mineral spirits.
4. There was still something on the hull surface.
5. All the above

Hopefully next weekend I will be able to shoot the primer coats.

Have a great week everyone!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Now you're cookin!!!! Looks WAY MO BETTER!!!!!!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Made some progress this past week and weekend.

I finished up shooting the primer and lightly sanded before the first coat of paint.

Got coats 1 and 2 done yesterday and wet-sanded this am. After an acetone wash down, I shot coat 3 and just a little while ago, coat 4. Definitely have an orange peel problem:

I had some paint leftover in the gun and figured I'd shoot the motor hood too:

Any suggestions on the orange peel?

Thanks everyone

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

What size tip R U using? What was the mix? That much Peel would indicate to me that the paint dried before the paint had a chance to level, meaning...too much acetone possibly. I'd wet sand it with 220 and try to level as best I could and then Shoot another coat with 1/8 cup acetone and 1/4 cup MS per cup of paint. That will give it more time to Level put watch for runs. Also cut back on your volume and increase the fan.

 

[Jon Sob]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Sorry ..... I can't help on the orange peel but a few adjustments and you'll be right back on track. Keep up the good work.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Thanks Jon. Any word on your motor??

 

[Jon Sob]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

It's done and he said it is in great shape I just have to get over and pick it up. I am hoping to pick it up on Thurs and mount it this weekend.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

It's done and he said it is in great shape I just have to get over and pick it up. I am hoping to pick it up on Thurs and mount it this weekend.

schweeeeet! I'll be watching for the video

 

[Lil Miss Moo]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Great Job so far!! I just picked up a Glassmaster project too. Glad to find a resource on here!
I will post pics. Just new to the forums here.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Great Job so far!! I just picked up a Glassmaster project too. Glad to find a resource on here!
I will post pics. Just new to the forums here.

Sweet! I look forward to your thread

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Finished the second coat of roll-n-tip this morning:

I am by no means a pro, just a weekend hack. It works for me

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Looks Great

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Thanks Wood.

I have Tuesday-Friday off so I am hoping to get the trailer all wire-brushed, primed and painted.

I should have the funds in another week to order up the rollers and hardware. I can then, flip her back over and onto the trailer.

I was thinking of using this for the trailer:

https://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=155
then
https://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=150 in gloss black

Does anyone have any input on this stuff?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Good stuff. I'd add the hardener to it and it should wear like nails!!!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Good stuff. I'd add the hardener to it and it should wear like nails!!!

Will do. Thank you for the input.

 

[Jon Sob]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

I am by no means a pro, just a weekend hack. It works for me

Not bad for a "Weekend hack" ...... lol. Looks great nice job.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Thanks Jon

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

What's the consensus on throwing a coat of wax on the hull before I flip her back over and onto the trailer?

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Made some more progress this past week and weekend.

Got the trailer primed top and underside:

And painted top and underside:

It's nothing special. Just a quick wire brush and primed and painted with:

https://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=155
and
https://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=150

Also got the engine hood done:

Just need to find where I put that darn rubber molding for the bottom....

The life of a cat is a tough one... LOL!