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Post by hawker63 on Feb 7, 2021 15:11:57 GMT -5
We have a 2007 Regal 4460 that we purchased used. Liked the boat, not a fan of the color. We’re having the hull repainted black to match the new canvas. it’s been sanded, scratches filled and taped off. Any advice on what to watch out for? ?  |
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Post by rlazar on Feb 7, 2021 16:03:48 GMT -5
We have a 2007 Regal 4460 that we purchased used. Liked the boat, not a fan of the color. We’re having the hull repainted black to match the new canvas. it’s been sanded, scratches filled and taped off. Any advice on what to watch out for? ? View AttachmentThe entire hull black or just eh bottom? If all black then wow.... I could not bring myself to do that... black looks fantastic when new abs clean but I real bear to keep it that way. Do you have a boathouse or enclosed slip?? |
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Post by hawker63 on Feb 7, 2021 16:51:12 GMT -5
Black,where it currently is tan. Then white below that’s. Then normal bottom paint below water line. Boat will be in a covered slip,so,at least sun won’t beat on it all day
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Post by sgilbert on Feb 7, 2021 20:17:07 GMT -5
I really hope you're not sorry a year from now! Black shows everything.
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Post by Mypleasure on Feb 8, 2021 10:31:23 GMT -5
 My boat isn't in a covered slip and I have to wax three times a season! The back of the boat really takes a beating that's why I had the canvas cover made.....Just sayin...Rick |
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Post by jnelson90 on Feb 8, 2021 11:59:07 GMT -5
Everything worthwhile seems to be a PITA. Your hull looks amazing; nice job!
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Post by hawker63 on Feb 8, 2021 12:18:07 GMT -5
Looks really good. I’ll send a picture when ours is repainted.
Waxing 3 times a year sounds like a reasonable work load. Sure beats the office.
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Post by Mypleasure on Feb 8, 2021 12:27:39 GMT -5
I'm really interested in seeing your completed new gell coat....I think mine is getting thin
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Post by lg260ss on Feb 11, 2021 20:46:48 GMT -5
We have a 2007 Regal 4460 that we purchased used. Liked the boat, not a fan of the color. We’re having the hull repainted black to match the new canvas. it’s been sanded, scratches filled and taped off. Any advice on what to watch out for? ? View AttachmentWhat are you using for paint? I know Formula uses DuPont Imron to paint their hulls and they get great results. The nice thing about Imron is it doesn’t fade like gel coat, and thus is easier to maintain. |
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Post by gofast24 on Feb 12, 2021 11:14:13 GMT -5
Black,where it currently is tan. Then white below that’s. Then normal bottom paint below water line. Boat will be in a covered slip,so,at least sun won’t beat on it all day I would flip flop the black/white! Let sun shine on white and the black most likely wont get too much sun fading? We buff/wax our "Ivory" color hull about once a year. |
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Post by tc33obx on Feb 12, 2021 17:50:49 GMT -5
I hear the wrapping option isn't a bad way to go either. I really haven't compared pricing, but I know they are wrapping 40 plus foot center consoles all the time and from what I hear they look great and hold up well. That is until you bump into something sharp. But I guess that would dig into the fiberglass gelcoat/paint as well.
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Post by Absolut91LTD on Feb 12, 2021 22:28:05 GMT -5
Dont know that you will ever regret your decision... A lot work work to keep it up? Yup! But hard to beat a shiny BLACK hull!!!  |
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Post by hawker63 on Feb 13, 2021 11:49:58 GMT -5
You have a Beautiful boat. We’re moving it from Charleston salt water to Lake Gunterville and it’ll be under roof so I am thinking it’ll stay cleaner and less salt stains. Plus the marina has fingers on both sides of the boat so wash/wax will be a lot easier. I am thinking once black, then it truly is a black hole you throw money into... lol
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Post by dpil222 on Feb 13, 2021 12:50:17 GMT -5
Hawker, I have a 2006 4460 that was black where yours is tan. Had it painted last season with Imron ( black) and it came out great. You won’t have to wax as much as the paint is much easier to maintain than colored gel coat.
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Post by wirewheels on Feb 15, 2021 11:01:29 GMT -5
Curious what the cost is to repaint the current color section? Looking at a 4160 out west that is white and not really crazy about it.
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