Chrysler 22 project update

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:59 am

Hello forum folks, thought I would post a few pics of some of the work I have been into lately. Getting pretty close to being able to go sailing. The second album is a fiberglass repair I did on the stern, where the backstay and stern pulpit brackets are mounted.Just click on all albums to view. Jeff

http://s743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80 ... 022%20pics

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:04 am

Great shots!
Your link did not work so here it is:
http://s743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80 ... ss%20work/

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:10 am

Thanks, I had to go back and fix it. Should be good now. Jeff

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:11 am

That is some pretty good fiberglass work there!
What is the final white coat?

From the photos, looks like you did a fantastic job!

I recommend the forum users look at ALL the photos!!

Scott

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:39 am

Hey scott. Thanks! Tried some gel coat but did'nt like the way it turned out. Ended up using epoxy paint. Plan on painting the top sides in a couple of years anyway, It'll match then.

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:02 am

Makes sense and looks great!
I hope to be rebuilding my little 8'er soon and will be looking for final coat finishing ideas then.

My poor little saior has a couple of soft spots in the glass. I'll be grinding or cutting it out and reduing her thus requiring a new finish coat.

Maybe you should come up here and do it for me! LOL!
Scott

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:21 am

Alright, went back and added captions again. Hopefully the pics make sense now, and can be helpfull.

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:30 pm

Jmckamey · Post by **Jmckamey** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:28 am

Thanks for the comment. As for cutting formica, first use duct tape over the cut line, next cut just a wee bit large, 1/8" or so. Then finish up with a router (with a guide), if you don't have a router, a belt sander will stand in nicely. Hope you find this helpfull. Jeff

Leeway · Post by **Leeway** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:32 pm

Jmckamey wrote:Thanks for the comment. As for cutting formica, first use duct tape over the cut line, next cut just a wee bit large, 1/8" or so. Then finish up with a router (with a guide), if you don't have a router, a belt sander will stand in nicely. Hope you find this helpfull. Jeff

Like Alan said. They make special router bits for Formica.

Also, if you do not have a router you can score the line with a special Formica blade for a utility knife after applying duct or painters tape.