February 17, 2018
With great weather and an eagerness to wrap up the painting, I set out to sand the topsides for the last time. I grabbed a sheet of 400-grit paper, divided it into manageable work squares, I made my way around Joule's topsides.
At the conclusion of the first round around the hull, I came back with the vacuum and a square of 400-grit paper to hit spots that were missed. I spent extra time on getting the hull's paint imperfections leveled out and faired, since this would be the finish coat.
With the sanding complete, I made my way over to the shop to mix a pot of paint - 9oz total of both parts A and B, and would thin with 1.5oz of 2333N brushing thinner just prior to paint application. While the paint was catalyzing and per usual, I wiped the surface of the hull down to clean the remaining sanding dust and debris. Paint went on easily.
During the work session, the owners dropped off the cockpit seat hatches for additional work. I set the hatches to the side for later work. I had an appointment away from the shop, and tended to that immediately following the hull painting.
Back on property, I got straight to the cockpit seat hatches, sanding them with 120-grit paper using the RO sander and by hand as necessary. I set the hatches on blocks in the shop and prepped them for primer coats - Interlux Primekote.
I laid down the first coat of primer, and then set out to do some miscellaneous
work related to Joule's brightwork.
With the first coat tacking up, I then laid down the second coat of primer.
Again, with the second coat taking up, I laid the third and final coat of primer on the hatches. Sanding will follow, and then the finish paint - Interlux Perfection, Mediterranean
Total Time Today: 7.25 hrs