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We Painted Our Entire Boat By Hand…(The Results were Shocking) | Step 452
August 16, 2025 · 31 min · 177K views
What this video covers
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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