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csuggs
02-28-2021, 10:39 PM
This is a project that I have put off for years. I had my trailer sandblasted and painted this month so I figured the time for buffing below the waterline had finally come. Pics are after using 3M rubbing compound and Meguiars polish. I've yet to add the Meguiars wax. Pretty happy with it so far!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210301/d85d529807bd9286d8b28f33c0579135.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210301/39ce8d439b840693237442f4935ef62e.jpg

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csuggs
02-28-2021, 10:51 PM
Forgot to add the before pic ...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210301/fb41b184e77d0ce94f8d176310763c1b.jpg

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csuggs
03-09-2021, 08:59 PM
Shiny! The bottom looks so good I need to do the sides now. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210310/14d23fffee5c88087a848bf7aa42f5c4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210310/c6a0593eeb1fda1aed2cd2af73f47e03.jpg

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Mischief IV
03-10-2021, 01:53 PM
Clint is back. Wow, it's been awhile. Boat looks great! Keep the pics coming...particularly the trailer restore.
MJHKnox
03-11-2021, 10:08 AM
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OK folks . . . . . introducing the new 2021 Supra Hovercraft Boat. Operates on land or sea. Does not use gas, so Joe Biden and the nut-pack will be happy.
csuggs
03-12-2021, 05:28 AM
Clint is back. Wow, it's been awhile. Boat looks great! Keep the pics coming...particularly the trailer restore.Thanks, will do!!

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csuggs
03-12-2021, 05:29 AM
OK folks . . . . . introducing the new 2021 Supra Hovercraft Boat. Operates on land or sea. Does not use gas, so Joe Biden and the nut-pack will be happy.[emoji1787]

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csuggs
05-02-2021, 10:20 PM
A quick update. Trailer is finished .. may as well be a new one. Sandblast and epoxy paint, new brake actuator, new brake lines, new brake backing plates, new bearings and races, new wiring and led lights, new guide posts, new bunks and new gatorstep fender pads. I started stripping decals, buffing and polishing this weekend. New decals on the way thanks to Daniel!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/eafe143ac034b3fedb1e8247db9cc45a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/6a2223e69b4457d142596277bb29a17e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/919659664372006c8ba669490b53f6d1.jpg

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CJD
05-03-2021, 11:43 AM
Beautiful!

Got a couple questions...First, how are you lifting the boat with nothing under the hull? Then, what kind of hull finish did you use?
csuggs
05-03-2021, 03:01 PM
The boat was suspended by overhead shop cranes in the pic. I blocked it up before I got under it. Meguiars has a 3 part marine restoration product.

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CJD
05-03-2021, 10:26 PM
Very nice!
csuggs
05-06-2021, 05:14 PM
Buffing and polishing is done!! The "other woman" is naked and clean! [emoji57] Next is a coat of wax and new decals.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/19879f90e83ec18e60a98dc69b8ab7b3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/18bed7008131a3563ae85c5c0994cc94.jpg

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csuggs
06-26-2021, 03:50 PM
So I've been working with Daniel, some of you know him, and I ordered new decals. A little old school, mixed with a little "mod". I installed the decals today and am really happy with the results! Now for a coat of wax ... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210626/bcd3f5ce68d9e471994bc561d30ac610.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210626/5ac88c7232b53989420bca54c7756c11.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210626/148c0f3ab124adbe7464b5456781a75d.jpg

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Mischief IV
06-26-2021, 11:38 PM
Looks great!! Nice job Clint!
I like the shadow on the Supra logo, had my doubts, but you had the vision and it looks great.
I’m rather pleased with having accomplished the easy task of ordering it all for you while you had the hard job of installing it.
When you’re back down in GA, please stop in and say hello.

P.S. Still jealous of your trailer paint job. :)
csuggs
06-27-2021, 05:28 PM
Undoubtedly, the most challenging part of applying the decals was getting the stripes to line up at the bow. This was my son's responsibility and I'd say he nailed it!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210627/a3e5c2e994f4436130762421a8f48a02.jpg

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csuggs
06-28-2021, 06:25 AM
Looks great!! Nice job Clint!
I like the shadow on the Supra logo, had my doubts, but you had the vision and it looks great.
I’m rather pleased with having accomplished the easy task of ordering it all for you while you had the hard job of installing it.
When you’re back down in GA, please stop in and say hello.

P.S. Still jealous of your trailer paint job. :)Thanks Daniel! And thanks for all of your help getting this accomplished... you da Man! [emoji1787]

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csuggs
07-03-2021, 08:07 AM
Just to complete this thread, here she is ready to launch. It's been a lot of work, but worth it. Thanks for watching!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210703/903bedfaab2f9c8db59b48665630fb07.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210703/7118c88cf2047659450f4f529cd2ac36.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210703/cd3eb9fb1d094b88d70b7b82c9129840.jpg

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