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Old 18-08-2004, 09:57 AM   #1
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paint job

whats the cheapest way of doing a d.i.y paint job on the outside of a speed boat?

also what engine will get me 40 knots in a shakespeare 17? ( and wont make me rob a petrol station)

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Old 18-08-2004, 10:03 AM   #2
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Anything other than properly applied 2 part paint will probably not last very long - better off buffing the gelcoat if it's just gone dull - anyone got a better idea?
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Old 18-08-2004, 10:25 AM   #3
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the boat was origanally red but someone did a gash job of painting it white. and i have sanded it down and want to paint it white!
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