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| Paint or not paint inboard crusaders? |
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Mark Stevens
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 02:45 pm: | 
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I am thinking of purchasing a 1977 32' Uniflite with twin gas big block crusaders. Both engines have undergone a recent complete rebuild. The odd thing is that they were not painted during the rebuild and are back in the boat completly raw although still very clean. I am concerned that rust will start taking over. Is this a common practice to leave the engines unpainted? If not, what is the recommended method to paint while the engines are installed? What type of paint and prep should be used?
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miro
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 08:10 pm: |
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Most rebuilders that I know, always paint the engines - usually spayed when they're in the shop.
In the boat- get a bunch of spray cans - lottsa ventilation - and cover what rubber you can or remove it- mask everything around it - hang yourself by the ankles from the rafters and go to it.
It ain't easy that's for sure.
Surface prep will be the challenge - wipe down as best you can with varsol or other degreaser. Get the best enamel you can find - industrial floor paint is what I've used.
Have a chat with the shop that rebuilt them, too.
Miro |
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