[W126 Coupe] O/T Boat Q

[Iain Gunn]

Fiberglass will not stick to aluminum properly, It will delaminate. If you
are going to coat it. rough it up with a 3M shrub pad, clean with acedic
acid, vinegar, and coat with epoxy and then paint it. This is a more
permanent solution.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill P." <bl6377 at comcast.net>
To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] O/T Boat Q


> Paul
> What about a thin coat of body filler (bondo, finishing putty) then sand
> smooth and paint!
> Bill P.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
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> Behalf Of Paul Samarin
> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 10:24
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] O/T Boat Q
>
> I've just purchased an old boat.  It has a strip of aluminum around the
> perimeter which holds the topsides to the hull.  It's been there since
> 1969 and is as pitted as you'd expect.  I'm sure several list members
> must have good advice on how best to deal with pitted aluminum.  Best =
> easiest method.  I'll probably paint it once I deal with the pitting.
> Absolute easiest would be replacement, but I don't think such old parts
> will be available.  Haven't found any yet, but search has just started.
>   Second easiest would be some magic formula to rub on the aluminum
> which acts as a mild solvent; of course, it would have to *not* also
> act as a solvent on the fiberglass.
>
> Thanks for any sage advice you've got!
>
> Paul Samarin
>
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