Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: polishing aluminum
Posted by Binkie on 05/14/10 - 5:04 AM
#1
I`m cosmetically restoring my 1963 Evinrude Starflite V4. I removed the aluminum trim pieces from the hood and would like to know how to polish them to a nice satin finish.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c19...umtrim.jpg
Posted by mattgeiger on 05/14/10 - 6:35 AM
#3
The Mother's stuff Cliff mentioned is really good at polishing, but it will get you more of a mirror like finish. To get the satin look may be tough. Maybe polish well, then wipe down with a paint prep solvent and spray on a satin lacquer? I think that is how some of the guys who do classic motorcycles do it.
Edited by mattgeiger on 05/14/10 - 6:36 AM
Posted by John Fyke on 05/14/10 - 7:21 AM
#4
mattgeiger wrote:
The Mother's stuff Cliff mentioned is really good at polishing, but it will get you more of a mirror like finish. To get the satin look may be tough. Maybe polish well, then wipe down with a paint prep solvent and spray on a satin lacquer? I think that is how some of the guys who do classic motorcycles do it.
You would need an adhesion promoter like House of Kolor AP01 on the aluminum first before clearcoat.
Posted by Binkie on 05/14/10 - 11:16 AM
#5
Thanks, all, it seems less complicated to polish it to whatever finish Mothers can obtain, and leave it at that.
Posted by CES on 05/14/10 - 11:20 AM
#6
Ya Rich, in my opinion Mothers makes the best product and I've been usung them since 1987 for everything that needs a nice shine to it.
How's the weather in Tampa? Have you taken your 13' out lately?
Posted by Binkie on 05/14/10 - 12:18 PM
#7
Hi, Cliff,
The weathers been hot with very little little rain, alot of windy days too. I haven`t run the 13 footer in 6 months, but I`m going to pull it out and clean it up and go fishing next week. Been busy with another project boat that I`m going to use the Evinrude Starflight on.
Posted by Binkie on 05/19/10 - 9:27 AM
#8
The Mothers aluminum polish worked really well on the trim for this 47 year old motor. The aluminum emblems on the cover were really dulled out. After I polished them I shot a couple of coats of lacquer clearcoat over them. Here is a picture of the finished paint job.
These early 4Vs were very popular on the original Whaler 16 footers, They had a lot of torque and could push the boat along about 35 mph with a load of people.
Mine was originally a long shaft, as would be needed on a Whaler, but I converted mine into a shortshaft by removing the center 5" spacer on the mid section, sectioning a 5" piece from the driveshaft and had it welded, sectioned 5" from the shift rod and rewelded, and cut 5" from the two copper water tubes. Cost was about $100 for the machine shop work on the driveshaft. It is important to find a machine shop that can do this correctly so the shaft is still perfectly straight.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c19...ight75.jpg
Posted by CES on 05/19/10 - 9:44 AM
#9
Rich, I'm glad the Mothers worked out for ya. That motor looks fantastic and you did an incredible job on it. Nice work!!
Posted by JohnnyCW on 05/19/10 - 9:49 AM
#10
Wow! That motor is a real beauty.
Posted by whalerman on 05/19/10 - 12:13 PM
#11
My dad had one similar to yours except that it was a brown and white color on a Glasspar sea fairer. The two tone you did looks great. More pics when you can post!
Posted by HarleyFXDL on 05/19/10 - 12:21 PM
#12
Gotta admit Rich, that motor looks awesome. Hard to believe it is as old as me!
Posted by CES on 05/19/10 - 12:38 PM
#13
HarleyFXDL wrote:
Gotta admit Rich, that motor looks awesome. Hard to believe it is as old as me!
Kevin, you're old!! Lol
Posted by HarleyFXDL on 05/19/10 - 4:07 PM
#14
LOL........like a fine wine Cliff.