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Sail Life - Painting the deck of my sailboat video 1 of 2 - DIY sailboat restoration
16 de setembro de 2018 · 22 min · 83K visualizações
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Restoration of the 30-foot sailboat Athena requires extensive deck and cockpit preparation before applying a two-part primer. To stabilize the cockpit sole and cabin top, the owner fills through-bolt holes with thickened epoxy and reinforces areas with fiberglass laminate.5:21 Voids discovered between the fiberglass skin and the core are injected with thickened epoxy to restore structural integrity.7:47 The owner fabricates a custom "Franken bit"—a modified router bit—to achieve a uniform round-over on the cabin top edges.9:24 After removing old paint from the cockpit sole using scrapers and sandpaper, the owner cleans the surfaces with thinner to ensure compatibility with the new coating.17:06 The project concludes with the application of Sigma Cover 280 primer from PPG, chosen for its cost-effectiveness compared to consumer-grade alternatives.17:56 Proper surface preparation, including fairing low spots and removing old one-component paint, remains essential for successful adhesion of two-part epoxy primers.
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