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janek.w

Post subject: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:42 am

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Hey people!
The 38 year old paint on my Hobie 16 is really starting to look like crap

Im planning to repaint it! The only problem is I have no expiericence what so ever painting boats! So can you guys give me some instructions?
Thanks!

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s30series

Post subject: Re: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:57 am

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you sure its paint and not gelcoat?

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janek.w

Post subject: Re: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:55 pm

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I don't know. I think gets gel coat, but I'm not sure.

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s30series

Post subject: Re: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:22 pm

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gel coat is impregnated with color....odds are, if the color has lasted this long, its just gel coated.....wetsand, buff with rubbing compound, wax....it will look brand new. The objective is to get the top layer of oxidized coating off and let the new stuff shine

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Jman6631

Post subject: Re: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:32 am

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How aggressive do you need to get with the wet sand and rubbing compound? I have an '81 and it looks pretty good with no major color loss or damage but I removed the accent stripe and underneath is a nice consistent stripe of what has to be near original coloring that stands out against the rest of the hull no matter what I do. So far I've just buffed it with a fairly light 3M compound.

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janek.w

Post subject: Re: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:34 am

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Thanks guys! I'm gonna give that a try!

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Sail Revolution

Post subject: Re: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:20 am

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janek.w wrote:

Thanks guys! I'm gonna give that a try!

3m Perfectit Extra Cut does this.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74sEyot5A_o[/youtube]

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monkeywithawrench

Post subject: Re: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:23 pm

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how long do these results last? thanks

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Hobiesailer8

Post subject: Re: Re-painting a H16

Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 3:47 pm

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I have re-painted many hobie cats and so far they have held up for several years and still look great. Here is what i did
1.lightly sand the hulls
2.rub them down with rubbing alcohol or laquer thinner
3.use some all purpose spray paint from menards home depot etc. you need about 7-10 cans to cover the hulls and have them look good.
4.you for sure need 2 coats of paint but may need more.

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