removing splatter paint

[dirtwheelsfl]

Hey Kevin, The splatter paint is probably not paint but actually gelcoat sprayed with a special tip on the gelcoat gun.

I sprayed gelcoat through a big tip on a regular spray gun and added "stringing" additive (I think it is called that) to put a speckle on the 170.  
You might try a flap sander wheel on a grinder - it'll take it off fast.

Yes Rick you add "webbing soultion" to the gel when you spray it, thats what weve always called it. But as far as taking it off, take a grinder with some 60 on it and give her hell, then take a d.a. and fair it out, hopefully you wont have to fill anything

[seabob4]

...hopefully you wont have to fill anything...

Hopefully...

[gran398]

Agree with MD....go with the light orbital, should you so choose. Will be quicker, and easier to fair later.

The board is correct re the splatter; It is mixed/sprayed on gelcoat, of random depths. Regardless of time spent on prep/final spray, its my opinion that the random height difference will show up again (after flexing). Will look like what it is. And don't forget, gel is tough, and for a reason.  If we're mine, I'd keep what you have, for authenticity and resale. And hey, when you're through fishing, just hose and go.

It will never look like a liner boat no matter how much time is spent. My experience is that after guys get tired of pretty, they trade in their liner boats in for exactly what you have, splatter finish, for ease of use. Look at Hydrasport in the early 90's; they saw the trend.

If you want new and fresh, take it to a reputable glass shop, and let them re-splatter. They'll need to fill spiders, /sand/finish, acetone all, and spray. Good job, $12-1500.

I currently own too many boats; I'll happily trade one or two of mine for your 70's Proline. Hammerhead in Tampa is big on classic Proline's. I am too.

Check their site for finished 70's Proline's in the 35 to 50K range (slight speculation here, but have spoken with them, and feel this is accurate for what you'll see)

Best to you and your project...and stick around here!

[Skoot]

Hey kris craft!

Two things,

First, this is an Aquasport site.
Second, (as capt. bob) would say, this post is USELESS WITHOUT PICS

Dam what and A$$ho!e.

Like I already told Kevin, Its no excuse but I quit Tobacco (Dipping) cold turkey on Monday the 18th and it really made me pissed off at the world.  I was an a$$ho#e to everyone including my family. (i know, I know)  I got drunk for the first 5 days when I came home from work. Those first five days were a complete FOG to me.  I Honestly dont recall even posting, actually slvring was the one who told me about my post and asked me whats up with me. So here I am to say;

Sorry if I offend anyone, it was not my intention.

[Marcq]

Dam what and A$$ho!e.

Like I already told Kevin, Its no excuse but I quit Tobacco (Dipping) cold turkey on Monday the 18th and it really made me pissed off at the world.  I was an a$$ho#e to everyone including my family. (i know, I know)  I got drunk for the first 5 days when I came home from work. Those first five days were a complete FOG to me.  I dont recall even posting, actually slvring was the one who told me about my post and asked me whats up with me. So here I am to say;

Sorry if I offend anyone, it was not my intention.

When I started to read your post I was wondering WTF is there two skoot here  
   
Marc..

[seabob4]

Glad to see all is right with the world...

A little Proline story that suits this thread perfectly...

We had built a Pro-Lite 20 Flats for a customer who wanted a Sea Foam green hull.  The boat came up from lamination to be rigged.  I passed our plant manager a few minutes later, and commented to him, that, even though the Sea Foam green splatter coat in the cockpit (the WHOLE cockpit!) looked really good, I thought it would look a little odd with the white console.

His jaw dropped, and he said, "What are you talking about?".  I said, "C'mon, let's go look."  He  looked in the cockpit, which was supposed to be WHITE splatter coat, and, well, you can imagine the look on his face...

2 1/2 days later, with 2 people on it using DAs and 36 grit, she was ready for re-spraying...

happens to everyone...