[Public-List] Cockpit Vertical Surfaces Refresh

[Wes Gardner via Public-List]

You'll probably get as many opinions as there are A30s....here's what I'd do (and not do)...don't use body putty. Big holes, thickened epoxy, sand with a sanding block, smaller imperfections, 3M acrylic spot putty. ( May take a couple of applications to fill completely...you can use a plastic body putty spreader to spread the stuff). Then it's kinda your choice as to paint systems-single-part Brightside or two-part Perfection or maybe one of the AwlGrip systems. Use standard good painting practices, wipe down with denatured alcohol, use a tack rag, don't paint in the sun, don't paint in the rain. The first prime coat can probably be sanded to 220, thereafter, 320 will get you pretty good results.

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> On Apr 16, 2017, at 1:10 PM, Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Folks,
> 
> Thanks to all who explained how they seal the chainplate openings at the
> deck. Not having installed chainplate covers yet, there's not the option of
> using such covers to contain and maintain pressure on butyl tape, at this
> time.  So ended up using 3M white sealant.  Good news is that the sealant
> was applied a week ago,  washed the decks heavily today.  No indication of
> any moisture inside.  Thank goodness!
> 
> Next question:  the outside surfaces of the aft end of the cabin and the
> vertical sides of the cockpit foot well are looking more than a little
> tired.  In addition, there are pockmarks in the port side bulkhead
> surface....not deep, just unsightly.  How should these surfaces be
> refreshed?  Sand lightly, clean with TSP, and paint?  Never done any
> gelcoat work; don't know anything about how it done.
> 
> Happy Easter,
> Jonathan....who will be incommunicado till Wednesday morning when the boat
> splashes.
> -- 
> Jonathan M Bresler
> S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> Annapolis/Eastport MD
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