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Hello guys..........Has any of you used the Signature Finish and what do you think about the results. Getting ready to do a paint job on my 18ft seacraft. Sounds like a good product and can be rolled on. I need to do the hull and bottom. I want to do 2 different colors. Dark blue for the sides and white on the bottom..........thanks Michael

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The rat killer should be along any moment now to answer your questions [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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:D :D I think your right....I smell a rat. :rolleyes:

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just looking for a simple answer..........whats with the class clown act guys???????????

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The person you need to talk to about Signature Finish is Capt. Chuck, who has used it on his boat, his truck, and probably even his Springer Spaniel!

The reference to a rat is due to a post that Capt. Chuck made a few days ago and can be read here: http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...b=5&o=&fpart=1

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I have used Sig Finish with great success - I still have people come up to the boat and cannot believe that it was a rolled on application -

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...ortB4Paint.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...Stbb4paint.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...wPaintnoHW.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...wPaintnohw.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...rtwpainthw.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...k/IMGP0715.jpg

I did the deck, topsides and top of bracket with Sig Finish and Intergrip non-skid additive - they came out great as well. I applied as per Sig. Finish instructions mixing the grit and rolling on pretty heavy.

This is some tough paint.. even after several anchor knocks and lots of abuse I have yet to have any problems.

I believe that someone over on the ClassicMako site did Sig. Finish in a dark blue color and they were not happy with the results - not sure how they applied the paint or what happened but I'm sure a dark blue will show more imperfections than other colors..

Good Luck..

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No class clown act just simple answer.

I have used Signature Finish and Honey Teak for 20 years.

1. Easy to apply for do-it-yourselfers
2. Apply multiple coats in one day
3. Easy to repair and blend
4. Brush or Roll on application
5. Lasts for 10+ years

Several CSC forum members have seen my paint job. You can take their word, see the pictures on this site or drive 85 miles south and see for yourself ;)

signed "Rat Slayer"

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that name's gonna stick, just you watch :D

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Thanks Capt. Chuck...............and thanks for clearing up the reference to the rat Ikan......anyway will try Sigature on the console and if I like it will do the hull and deck..........thanks again for the info guys.........Michael

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OK Gang, Just talked to Tom tonight and he is putting together the "FLY" paint package for the 1970 20'. Can you say "so long mustard yellow"? He was very helpfull. Look forward to giving it a go. :cool:

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There are not many people that use Signiture, Awlgrip, or Gelcoat that are happy when putting a dark color, like blue over white. All the chips/etc show through. I don't think it is a function of the type of paint, as it is dark over light. If you prep it real good, and put 2 coats on, it probably wears/shows better over time.

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Hello Hermit......Yes I also talked to Tom the other day about Signature Finish and he gave up lots of info. A good guy to work with ya when painting your boat. .........Thats cool that Ted Williams fished from your boat................I met him many years ago at a dinner in NB Canada for the Miramichi Salmon Association. A legend in the fly-fishing world for freshwater and saltwater fishing.....and baseball ......good luck with the SeaCraft..........Michael

I'm bringing this thread back to life. I will be painting my CC in the next few months. My sky blue exterior awlgrip is pretty shiny but my oyster white cap and interior are dull and faded. I may try this signature finish based on posts here. Any updates or other members use this paint?

What do I need to do to prep the awlgrip for the signature? I was thinking like 220 grit sandpaper.
Do I need to buff between coats? Will 3 coats be enough?

Brian

Try #320 It should be enough to scuff it. You DO NOT need to buff between coats. Scuff with a green 3M pad then wash & tag rag. Your now ready to to continue with the next coat. Two coats @ 8-2-4 mixture . If your not satisfied with the look, then add one coat 8-2-5 and then buff with 3m PERFECT-IT should do it ;)

Thanks for the suggestions on Signature paint, Captain Chuck. I just tested it on a motor box and was impressed enought to order it for the hull. Tom with Signature is as nice as he can be, but my head was spinning after listening to his "how to do it" instructions. I'll probably start a new thread for the rehab of my recently acquired '77 23' Sceptre. I got so upside down on my "no-holds-barred rehab" '74 Tsunami that I just had to have a go at another to try to even things out!

Once you get his instructions and read them a couple of times it seems easy. I painted a complete Scepter with his paint, everything, also painted about half a CC and would easily do it again. If you have any questions give me a PM. I'm also from NC and am in the area frequently.