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Dan and Kika applied three coats of Perfection Pro paint to the hull and deck of their boat, Uma, using a roll-on application method inside a storage shed.▶ 1:40 To achieve a high-gloss finish without spraying, the crew moved the vessel into a controlled indoor environment to eliminate wind, dust, and temperature fluctuations.▶ 1:19 They prepared the surface through months of fairing, priming, and wet sanding, noting that the paint requires a seven-day window for recoating before the surface must be re-sanded with 400-grit paper to ensure adhesion.▶ 2:22 The application process involved a specific technique of consistent, fluid movement to avoid sags and runs, as the paint has a 12-hour cure time that allows it to self-level.▶ 29:08 The crew utilized a gridded ceiling light to identify imperfections during the process.▶ 12:26 Despite the challenges of working in a non-professional space, the final result achieved a mirror-like finish that observers mistook for a professional spray job.▶ 30:14

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