How do I reseal the seams on an aluminium rowboat? Is there some product that I can paint on?
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Look into a product called Alumaloy. It's like welding that you can do with an ordinary propane torch. They claim its stronger than steel and will bond to any kind of metal.
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If you really want to have it done right send it to the GolfWorks to have it refinished. \n\nhttp://www.golfworks.com/product.asp?pn=IREFINISHING
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Hi ocean_prize,\nTry Ebay or a paint shop, hobby shop. Good Luck: Blueladybug
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Use a good quality automotive undercoat first - especially one formulated for aluminium or similar.\n\nOnce the paintwork is restored, apply several coats of a good automotive lacquer (this will really give the paint job depth and lustre too). Finally, apply specially made PVC protective sheet to all areas likely to be scratched (good bike shops and some car accessory dealers will stock this). Once on this gives permanent protection and looks fine.
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WOW Joyce, your question is the second time I've ever heard of (actually SAW it the first time) something like this.\nWe'd discovered that the water stabilizer had reacted with one of the pigments in the paint inside making both, a gas pocket, AND a cloudy mixture inside. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot you can do about it except for taking it back where you bought it from and maybe trading it for another?\nHope that helps.
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I use Goo Gone and then just take a scraper and scrape it off.  Add some rubbing alcohol if that fails.
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I would suspect that what you actually need is a paint finish that can be cleaned repeatedly without damage.  I would use a high gloss finish as it can be cleaned, wiped down, the easiest.  I would use an alkyd based exterior water based paint.  As I think the exterior finish would be best.  Paint products and formulations change rapidly so I would go to a quality paint dealer and explain your situation and follow his recommendations.
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cover it with vaseline..
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Painting seals the surface, protecting it from corrosive elements.
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1. Get some wood, nails, screws, wood glue.\n2. Draw a scale design of the boat on a piece of paper.\n3. Cut up the........
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Most boat dealers can get you paint for the hull or topside.  My only caution is that make sure the surface is well prepared... especially with gel coat or glitter.
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If you don't find what your looking for, there's two things you can do.\n\nThe easiest is to buy iron-on transfer sheets for use with inkjet printers. these are available everywhere. I haven't used them personally but I'm told they're good (on white).\n\nIf you're working with colours, I make custom cut vinyl decals. I have a type of vinyl that is used for making flexible self adhesive stencils, which would work perfectly on clothing in conjunction with readily available fabric paints.\n\nClick my name to view my profile. There you will find a link to contact me if you are interested in the latter idea.\n... Pete.
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I am having a hard time picturing the gaps you are trying to fill, so I'm not sure if my ideas will be helpful.  Perhaps you could try ceramic as an insulator.  It also depends on how long the surface will be exposed to the high temperatures.  If its not too long, perhaps you could use wood that has been soaked overnight in water.\nThe aluminum isn't a bad idea, but perhaps you need thicker aluminum.  Like maybe cut open a few soda cans and flaten the result into a crude sheet of aluminum.  Maybe two or three layers worth would do the trick.\nMaybe some gravel or stones?\nWell, those are just some ideas.  Not sure if any of them will work, but maybe that gives you some things to explore.
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you can glaze it with liquid fiberglass to protect the paint
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steel wool,very fine steel wool provided that the chrome is of good quality and applied properly..a gentle rub and rinse with water then a soft cloth.  if the chrome was not properly applied (another subject altogether) there's really not much help but to re-chrome.
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Have it made at an upholstery shop or where the make boat covers.\nTry a Sunbrella Dealer.
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mix the two, if that doesn't work try using a paint scraper to scrape the paint off manually.