V2o Steplift

[reelapeelin]

Why not turn the tank around so fill is in back?...

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Why not turn the tank around so fill is in back?...

Damm very good point, however I have since cut both new hoses to length, I guess I will have to eat the lost and buy new hoses..
I will go with your idea very good, thanks

[spareparts]

here's an idea, why not make a replacement pickup for the existing location that goes all the way to the back? Use aluminum tubing, remove the existing pickup, replace it with a new long one that goes to the back corner. Shouldn't be much difference than running a long piece of hose from teh pickup fwd before routing it back to the engine. Just a thought

[nymack66]

I like your idea 2, I guess I will do this since its cheaper ! Thanks guys !
Well thanks for the record lows in temp, I did no work on the Gel this weekend hopefully next weekend.

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Why not turn the tank around so fill is in back?...

I went with your idea , I also re-located the filler and vent to the back also

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by kamikaze

NYmack66:

Here's my 2 cents..

From what I have read you'll most likely need a much smaller tipped spray gun when using the gelcoat/duratec mix. My understanding (since I haven't it yet) is that when mixed 50/50, the Duratec significantly reduces the viscosity of the gelcoat to the point it can be sprayed from a HVLP using a 1.8MM or larger tip. I suspect a if you attempt to spray it form gun you used to apply the gelcoat (4.7 MM) you won't be happy with the results. If you need a gun for this phase of the project let me know and I'll send you the one I recently purchased (HVLP 2.3 MM) if you promise to return it when your finished.

P.S. Your going to need some of acetone to clean the gun after each use.


Kamikaze

You were right, as for the Duratec it did add the mirror look to the gelcoat, I am very pleased with the results.
I will post some pictures this weekend.

[nymack66]

Pictures taken at night under the booth and the Gelcoat was still wet !






Here is a fine example of gelcaot at its best, It takes time and many coats you can't rush this job for sure.


Cuddy looks great !