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Fenders get a prime coat of Dupont DTM urethane etching primer.
(21-SEP-2005)
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Primed fender steps.
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A white base coat is applied to kick up the topcoat color. Several rounds
of Imron metallic silver complete the job.
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We detailed the bunk supports as well.
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Here's the finished product. The fenders and tongue will be painted at a later
date since they'll likely get scratched up when the topside of the boat is
being finished.
(29-OCT-2005)
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For added safety, boat/trailer packages exceeding 2000 pounds require
electric or hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic unit shown is equipped
with a reverse lock pin to prevent brake actuation when backing up the trailer.
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Laminating the fender steps. 1-1/2" wide by 1/4" thick mahogany strips
were epoxied to two pieces of 1/4" marine grade plywood which were previously
fitted to the fender steps.
(08-MAY-2006)
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Plank spacing was 1/4". Wax paper strips were used under
the hold-downs to prevent them from sticking to the lamination.
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To prevent the white expoxy from marring the narrow strips, we applied
a base coat of West epoxy (207 clearcoat). Once cured, we taped the
edges and horizontal surfaces before applying the white epoxy.
(11-MAY-2006)
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The epoxy mix consisted of West 105 resin, 404 high density filler, a touch of 403
microfibers and a spoonful of white epoxy tint. The tape was pulled after the
epoxy had cured for 30 minutes.
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The fender steps are ready to be installed and final-clearcoated.
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It's been a while, but we've finally finished up the fender steps.
(16-MAY-2008)
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Edges were capped with mahogany veneer. Several coats of West System Epoxy catalysed
with 207 hardener were applied and block-sanded.
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Final topcoat consisted of three rounds of two-part Nason Urethane Clear applied
with HVLP spray equipment. It feels good to chuck up a spray gun after using
bristle and foam brushes for so long !
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We'll post more photos when the bunks and winch stand are completed.
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