paint

[KR]

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[KR]

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Sorry I don't know what happened there. Anyways, I know their is probably a million threads on how to paint a ski. My hull looks terrible, and I need to paint it. I want to do it cheap. I am not the richest college student ever. Any thoughts on how to do all this. I would prefer someone tell me in step by step format. Thanks!

 

[Flat Brapp]

Sand.......Clean with acetone.......either rattle can it or use Interlux.

 

[yamaslut]

that was less than enlightening...:dunno:

do not wipe w/ acetone after sanding.... EVER

Acetone is way too heavy for that kind of use..



this is the process:

1. clean surfaces
2. sand w/ 80 grit w/ a DA sander
3. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
4. fill and sand w/ 80, then 180 grit w/ a DA sander
5. block (if needed)
6. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
7. prime w/ high filler primer, apply guide coat
8. wet sand w/ 400 grit, 600 grit or 180 on a DA sander
9. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
10. apply sealer (wet on wet) let dry then wipe w/ cheese cloth
11. apply color 2-3 coats till it's fully covered wipe w/ cheese cloth
12. apply clear 2-3 coats till it's smooth and glossy
13. wet sand w/ 2000-3000 grit, polish w/ heavy cut cleaner then light cut
14. remove swirls w/ foam pad and swirl remover

ride it and break it and do it again....

 

[Kennay]

Sand.......Clean with acetone.......either rattle can it or use Interlux.

Uh.... more like clean with a heavy degreaser, water, and a brush, then acetone, then sand.

Sanding crap into what you are working on it no bueno.

 

[KR]

that was less than enlightening...:dunno:

do not wipe w/ acetone after sanding.... EVER

Acetone is way too heavy for that kind of use..



this is the process:

1. clean surfaces
2. sand w/ 80 grit w/ a DA sander
3. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
4. fill and sand w/ 80, then 180 grit w/ a DA sander
5. block (if needed)
6. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
7. prime w/ high filler primer, apply guide coat
8. wet sand w/ 400 grit, 600 grit or 180 on a DA sander
9. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
10. apply sealer (wet on wet) let dry then wipe w/ cheese cloth
11. apply color 2-3 coats till it's fully covered wipe w/ cheese cloth
12. apply clear 2-3 coats till it's smooth and glossy
13. wet sand w/ 2000-3000 grit, polish w/ heavy cut cleaner then light cut
14. remove swirls w/ foam pad and swirl remover

ride it and break it and do it again....

Hah that sounds pretty good to me. Couple questions though. What is a DA sander and what is cheese cloth?

 

[yamaslut]

Hah that sounds pretty good to me. Couple questions though. What is a DA sander and what is cheese cloth?

DA sander:

tack cloth/cheese cloth/tack rag:

 

[Crab]

Sand
Prime
lightly wetsand with 220, wash and dry
3-4 light coats of Interlux, about 15 minutes apart (after flash)
Try not to get rolled on the beach.....

 

[yamaslut]

this is the process:

1. clean surfaces
2. sand w/ 80 grit w/ a DA sander
3. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
4. fill and sand w/ 80, then 180 grit w/ a DA sander
5. block (if needed)
6. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
7. prime w/ high filler primer, apply guide coat
8. wet sand w/ 400 grit, 600 grit or 180 on a DA sander
9. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
10. apply sealer (wet on wet) let dry then wipe w/ cheese cloth
11. apply color 2-3 coats till it's fully covered wipe w/ cheese cloth
12. apply clear 2-3 coats till it's smooth and glossy
13. wet sand w/ 2000-3000 grit, polish w/ heavy cut cleaner then light cut
14. remove swirls w/ foam pad and swirl remover

ride it and break it and do it again....

I should add that you only fill w/ filler and sand w/ 80 grit if needed...
like dents, and so on... the filler will stick to that better than a finer grit paper

 

[KR]

cool sounds good, I will post pics of my project ski, I am also installing footwells and new hydroturf molded diamond all around the ski. Another question though, how do the guys get decals on their skis? like red bull or a monster decal? do they put on the sticker and put clear coat over? How does all that workout?

 

[Lucifer]

that was less than enlightening...:dunno:

do not wipe w/ acetone after sanding.... EVER

Acetone is way too heavy for that kind of use..



this is the process:

1. clean surfaces
2. sand w/ 80 grit w/ a DA sander
3. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
4. fill and sand w/ 80, then 180 grit w/ a DA sander
5. block (if needed)
6. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
7. prime w/ high filler primer, apply guide coat
8. wet sand w/ 400 grit, 600 grit or 180 on a DA sander
9. clean w/ pre-paint cleaner
10. apply sealer (wet on wet) let dry then wipe w/ cheese cloth
11. apply color 2-3 coats till it's fully covered wipe w/ cheese cloth
12. apply clear 2-3 coats till it's smooth and glossy
13. wet sand w/ 2000-3000 grit, polish w/ heavy cut cleaner then light cut
14. remove swirls w/ foam pad and swirl remover

ride it and break it and do it again....

This is the RIGHT way to do it !! :arms: