After what seems like an eternity, I have a boat with the topsides painted (less cove and boot stripe). Though it is far from perfect, I can live with the flaws. I had to remove the first coat due to adhesion problems, re-sand, re-prime, and re-paint, so this hasn't been my easiest project, but it is behind me.
Joe
Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
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Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
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Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
A couple of more:
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Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
Very striking, is that that "Aubergine (eggplant)" colour that Britton specified for his boat?
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Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
Thanks! It is Interlux Perfection Mauritius Blue (though it looks darker in the photos).
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Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
"Far from perfect"?
I would be THRILLED if my boat looked that good.
Run with it.
I would be THRILLED if my boat looked that good.
Run with it.
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"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible." - T E Lawrence
Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
Looking good, Joe :) It must have been grim to realize you had to sand off work you had already done and start over, but evidently you powered through. Sweet!
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Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
I, too, will be thrilled if I can get mine to turn out that well - congratulations, she really looks wonderful!
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Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
Gorgeous! We are our own worst critics, I think. Looks great to me!
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Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
Thanks Guys! I am very excited to have this big step accomplished!
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Re: Some More "Self Reflection" Photos
Oh yes, that'll do!
Looking great, Joe.
Looking great, Joe.