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Be sure to use a well fitting dust mask when using that. If you run out I have a huge bag of the stuff. I mix with the wind angling off my back carrying the dust outside. I don't think you should be mixing it in the enclosed space your working in. The stuff hangs in the air. When mixing add some then mix, it takes some practice in folding it so that it mixes and not flies out into the air. :twocents

That Aerosil is fumed silica. Definitely not good for the lungs and mucus membranes. Very low bulk density will hang in the air as Rojo mentioned. Use it outside or wear a respirator when mixing it.

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Originally Posted by Opie1

That Aerosil is fumed silica. Definitely not good for the lungs and mucus membranes. Very low bulk density will hang in the air as Rojo mentioned. Use it outside or wear a respirator when mixing it.

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Thanks for the second on this Opie1, Very close quarters where Slab is working and the Fumed Silica is bad stuff for sure.

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Originally Posted by Slab

IMHO they are worth saving. They tried to make a really good boat, but just failed in a couple ways, like using metal staples to attach the deck to the stringers. What they did by doing that is they allowed water to enter the stringers once that metal rusted. Look at my videos, you'll see how bad the stringers were. And also the foam used between all the stringers just soaked up the water, really bad. On top that, where they made holes to spray in that foam was not sealed, so there was a natural entry point for the water. A couple easy changes woulda made it an absolutely fantastic boat. But the good news is, the fiberglass is thick, and it seems like a really tough boat overall. I'll see how it pushes over water later once I git'r done! lol

Best of luck to ya.

Here's the playlist of all the videos for what it's worth.
1996 Sprint 277 - YouTube

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Went through and watched your videos today. Man that's a lot of work. Have you been keeping up with material cost? Also, what do you plan to do with the gel coat? Are you going to tackle the restoration yourself or outsource it to a professional?

I'm leaning towards restoring the trailer and of course going to rebuild the motor, thinking the boat hull may get loaded with tannerite and blown into a million small pieces :dono:Rofl

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Went through and watched your videos today. Man that's a lot of work. Have you been keeping up with material cost? Also, what do you plan to do with the gel coat? Are you going to tackle the restoration yourself or outsource it to a professional?

I'm leaning towards restoring the trailer and of course going to rebuild the motor, thinking the boat hull may get loaded with tannerite and blown into a million small pieces :dono:Rofl

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The work ain't that bad. Just have to take your time. And I don't pay anyone to do anything. I do it, or it don't get done. So I've been playing with different solutions for the gelcoat. You'll just have to watch to see what I settle on. I will likely just sand (scotchbrite), and spray with something. I've been experimenting. Always say to yourself, as long as it's better than when you started, it's good! lol

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The work ain't that bad. Just have to take your time. And I don't pay anyone to do anything. I do it, or it don't get done. So I've been playing with different solutions with the gelcoat. You'll just have to watch to see what I settle on. I will likely just sand (scotchbrite), and spray with something. I've been experimenting. Always say to yourself, as long as it's better than when you started, it's good! lol

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You've done an awesome job so far. I have a little experience with restoring gel coat was just curious. I don't blame you for doing everything in house. I will get to the Sprint here soon, went to back lot check on this afternoon and it's not gotten any better sitting for a few year's now. Had cleaned it up and stored in my shop. Then moved to a bigger shop, now just have to prioritize what's kept under roof. Two boats so far and a third stored at the marina @ Sardis. Real estate my biggest problem at the moment. Anyways, I subscribed to your channel will be looking for your updated videos. Keep up the good work!

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