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geesea 09-25-2010 06:10 PM

bilge/engine bay prep
 
just removed my fuel tanks and engine from my inboard savage 23. I want to paint the engine bay area and the area where the fuel tanks reside. Do I need to scuff or sand these areas
before painting? or just degrease and repaint?

MasterBaiter 09-26-2010 01:00 PM

Re: bilge/engine bay prep
 
I did mine 2 years ago and all I did was use a scrub brush and strong detergent. My bilge was already scuffed enough.

It would depend on what the surface looks like.

geesea 09-26-2010 02:27 PM

Re: bilge/engine bay prep
 
o.k. thanks.

Basketcase 09-26-2010 07:39 PM

Re: bilge/engine bay prep
 
obviously cleaning is important, but I also scuff up everything before paint just to give it the extra bite. Look at it this way. It cant hurt to scuff it up. Just take a few minutes with a DA and some 80 grit. It just may be the difference between a job that last 2 years and one that lasts 10. Might not, but it cant hurt. Be sure to degrease before AND after scuffing.


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