I left Donzi in January to go to work for Jupiter Boats. It's a high end center consoles. They changed plant managers a week ago and said more changes were coming and they were having issues with painting and I never got to paint one boat. I think the owner's son thinks he knows it all and he hired a guy sub'contract to come in and paint. I'm a 25 year master painter and people on here that know me , know I can paint. I'm no Mitcher T but if I could do the custom paint on the Donzis I surely could paint the hull sides of a fish boat blue. By the way, in the march issue of Hot boat I painted the Porsche boat. I didn't pick out the color and the pictures doesn't do the paint justice , but it shows you I have know problem doing high end work. I'm thinking of trying to open a shop. I might have to start with doing small stuff likr motorcycles and small boats. I'll see what comes up.
Custom painter out of work as of Friday
OldMagicfloat
21 - 38 of 38 Posts
Joined
·
1,886 Posts
Hey Rebel - hope things are working out better for you.
I have a question for you? What would it cost to paint something that looks like this:
I have a question for you? What would it cost to paint something that looks like this:
Attachments
Joined
·
1,886 Posts
to look something like this:
Attachments
Joined
·
69,128 Posts
Pricing varies
If you are just talking hull sides and the glass or finish is in good shape you might be able to get it done for $4000 or so.
If you are just talking hull sides and the glass or finish is in good shape you might be able to get it done for $4000 or so.
Joined
·
1,886 Posts
The sides actually shine up when buffed. The colored stripes are some kind of old vinyl....20 years old. Not sure how we would get that crap off.
Thanks Rebel -
BTW: I dont think the top sides will buff out and look nice - too much sun burn.
If the top sides need paint - how much more?
Thanks Rebel -
BTW: I dont think the top sides will buff out and look nice - too much sun burn.
If the top sides need paint - how much more?
Joined
·
69,128 Posts
It probably wouldn't be worth it
You would have to take alot of things apart and it would either be a lot of work for you or someone your paying. Try sanding with 1000 grit and buffing.
You would have to take alot of things apart and it would either be a lot of work for you or someone your paying. Try sanding with 1000 grit and buffing.
Joined
·
10,029 Posts
actually.... painting this, is alot of work......almost done now. Just spray some non-skid on the rear deck and finish up some assembly. Will be in the water and on it's way back to Toronto after next week. I have been working on this ship for 7 weeks and will be happy to see it go, complete repaint from botom paint all the way to the top of the radar...and I mean EVERYTHING! :dead1:
Joined
·
10,029 Posts
Joined
·
10,029 Posts
Joined
·
3,443 Posts
Nice Job,Andretti 502 said:
Joined
·
69,128 Posts
I'm impressed.
That is a lot of work and you can have it. I hate working on the big ones. I did do the hullsides of a 57' Chri Craft once . I am a little afraid of heights and walking along those scafolds wasn't fun. GREAT JOB ON THOS BOATS.
That is a lot of work and you can have it. I hate working on the big ones. I did do the hullsides of a 57' Chri Craft once . I am a little afraid of heights and walking along those scafolds wasn't fun. GREAT JOB ON THOS BOATS.
Joined
·
12,231 Posts
All very valid points, especially the part about the state WILL get their money. It only cost about $300 to incorporate, then $150 a year after that. As chjohn said, the state will be all over you about disposing of hazardous material, and may went to inspect where you're spraying, to be sure you have adequate ventillation. Just a few years ago, the state made it damn near impossible to get a worker's comp exemption, if you don't already have one. Once you incorporate, you can claim three officers of the corporation that you can exempt, though I have been at the comp office, and heard what some poor guys had to do to qualify for an exemption. I'd plan on buying a policy, even though you CAN'T get comp on yourself, some places make you have a policy. Insurance agents refer to it as a "dead man's policy". Last time I checked (many years ago), a dead man's policy for my trade was $750 a year.chjohn said:
Joined
·
10,029 Posts
Not exactly sure on the material, but I think we went through 12 or 13 gallons of paint, not including converter and reducers. There was 9 separate paint shoots, not including primer shoots. I couldnt begin to say how many sleeves of 2" masking tape and boxes of plastic covering.axkiker said:
We use AwlGrip products on the boats. To me, that stuff seems to be very tempermental to apply. I am used to PPG products, and it is a whole bunch different.
Joined
·
1,886 Posts
SWEET - thanks for the info
Joined
·
10,029 Posts
21 - 38 of 38 Posts
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
