bigfry Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 just wondering if anyone knows where to get an aluminum boat repainted? called a couple shops and they said they only do steel (cars and whatnot) can anyone recommend a shop or a guy who is capable and has done this before. thanks Quote
troutlover Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 This would interest me also if anyone has some info Quote
Vitalshok Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 That's so weird you would think everybody's starving for work they would take it on just for the money.Try a place called abacal on 68 in the industrial area there a little grungy paint shop. Quote
bigfry Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 I called hyde and they would do it for a grand USD and it would take two days or so the others who said they could do it from kijiji quoted 4 grand! f that! Quote
Jayhad Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 you could get it wrapped in vinyl decals 1 Quote
bigfry Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 ignition quoted me roughly 1500 to get it wrapped Quote
FlyingDutchman68 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Do not even bother with abacal. We've sent various projects to them over the years and their quality is pathetic. Nasty runs, dust and debris stuck in the paint, wrong color, and completely missing areas. Quote
dryfly Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 30 years ago (seriously) I told my (then) ten-year-old son to paint my 1971 alum boat with assorted yukko paints for camo for duck hunting. Some if it is still on the outside hull. Ain't pretty. However, 4 years ago I did some refitting of the inside (took out a bench seat and added a p/w casting floor) and painted the inside hull with a brush and some sort of gray metal paint. Paint is still as new...unlike the boat overall which is showing its age. But the inside hull paint is crisp..crisp as gray can be. It'd paint the whole thing again if needed....does not need it. It is 44 years old after all. You could probably do a good job that will last ten years for perhaps $300 for paint, masking tape, brushes and paper and a few hours in a warm shop. Put some tunes on the radio or iThingy and go crazy. Maybe it is the old fart in me. Limited income and lots of time. Quote
bcubed Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Gotta ask, why do you want that boat repainted. It's probably the prettiest boat on the whole river.. Quote
bigfry Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 because its got a few rock chips that's bothering me, want to get it back to its pristine condition. will be keeping the same color scheme, maybe adding a little chnage Quote
bcubed Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 sinking it usually adds a ding or two sorry, I couldn't help it 1 Quote
TroutPanther Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I agree with bcube - that boat is a beauty! 1 Quote
bigfry Posted October 30, 2015 Author Posted October 30, 2015 HA HA yeah surprisingly it wasn't from sinking it, there was no visible damage from sinking just a lost oar, and it was covered in silt. they are legitimate rock chips from driving it without a cover, thanks Mike we should get out once more in the next week before its too cold! Quote
TroutPanther Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 I am game - probably going to get out this weekend - Fish are too big to stay home! Quote
bigfry Posted October 30, 2015 Author Posted October 30, 2015 I know true that! I was trying to get out today but work just killed it yet again. I guess its better to be busy then not in this economy lol 1 Quote
bowbonehead Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Wrapping works great when boat is new but not so good when boat has seen some use as adhesion becomes an issue the problem with painting is similar as Aluminum needs to be etched for the paint to hold which again requires a fair bit of prep. I have done this a couple of times with my present boats I did a wrap initially on my fishrite(new) it lasted a three season but eventually it got enough scrapes from sticks and shorelines that I needed to re-do I looked into rewrapping but they said it would not adhere well unless we power sanded the whole boat down to bare clean metal. I have found that painting to be the best solution as far as wear and tear goes and now just do touch ups every spring myself. Its not that hard to do but does require time, the better your prep the better it will turn out. Hope this helps but no I am not looking for another project as I still have both boats to keep up myself Quote
Tungsten Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Ya Bonehead has it right,get good at touch ups and polishing and you'll have a good looking boat for years to come. Quote
lad Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 www.endura.ca/ Call Endura as they manufacture paint and have the expertise to take you from beginning to end. After the Aluminum is etched the paint adheres to it beautifully.Just don't touch it after. I painted an old Airplane(Stinson 108 for the plane buffs) that was fabric and aluminum many years ago and it is quite easy to work with. Endura sold me the paint and they were very helpful as I had not painted anything before other than with rattle cans. They can add flex agents for you that would also help in a boat application. Try it your self, just do a few "test runs" before then giver. Really is pretty easy and you could put your personal "stamp" on it. Quote
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