[Sentoa] Black Sea Glaze Windows

[Jim Moore]

Fellow tuggers-

Frank Johns' instruction for restoring faded anodized aluminum window and door frames is probably the most lucid explanation/description I've seen.  WOW!   Good Job.  I think even I could do this one.

Jim Moore
RILEY 37085
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Frank and Marian Johns 
  To: sentoa at lists.samurai.com 
  Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 1:44 PM
  Subject: Re: [Sentoa] Black Sea Glaze Windows


  On 32-227, I have anodized windows & wheelhouse doors with bare metal showing in spots and have been able to refinish them as follows:

  Light sanding with 320-grit paper just enough to remove loose stuff.

  Wipe with paint thinner.

  2 coats of Rust-oleum grey primer thinned 40-50% with Penetrol (NOT normal paint thinner) I use a foam brush.

  Sand again & wipe if needed to level runs and sags but use very light pressure.

  2 coats of Rust-oleum flat black paint, thinned 40-50% with Penetrol. (I tried gloss black but it turns out much too glossy for me.) I also use a foam brush for this.

  Finish with the reddish rubbing compound they sell at Pep Boys, NAPA stores, etc.

  A car buff showed me how to do this and since these materials are not normally sold in marine stores, you will be pleasantly surprised at their cost. The secret of the Penetrol is that it makes the paint thin and runny enough to flow smoothly but does not destroy the hiding ability of the paint. Finally, I would practice on something other than the boat first.

  Frank Johns
  Reward 32-227
  San Diego





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