All episodes of the refit project:
- Part 1: Stocktaking
- Part 2: Replacing the rear view mirror
- Part 3: The underwater hull
- Part 4: GRP repairs
- Part 5: Antifouling coating
- Part 6: The motor foundation
- Part 7: The stringer system
- Part 8: The new engine
- Part 9: The new tank
- Part 10: The interior fittings
- Part 11: The interior work continues
- Part 12: The side panelling
- Part 13: Surface treatment and colour
- Part 14: The interior paintwork
In issue 04 / 23, we already reported on the Interior fittings of the cockpit. It was clear that it also had to be painted. The final work on the cockpit was carried out at M.u.H. von der Linden in Wesel. Here, the final adjustments were made and minor work was completed. But the real reason for coming to Wesel was a different one. The Conquest needed a new coat of interior paint. But we can't just dip the brush in the paint and get started. The actual painting is the least of the work, the preparation is much more time-consuming.
Sanding the cockpit of the Conquest 1950 CC
Firstly, the entire cockpit had to be sanded with 80-grit sandpaper. This made it possible to remove any minor unevenness. All surfaces to be painted were then coated with an epoxy primer. However, there is no way around levelling in order to achieve a smooth finish. Epifanes Epoxy Filler 1500 was used for this. As always, sanding between coats is a must.
After intermediate sanding, a further coat of HB Code Primer was applied. This serves to cover the filler and fill smaller pores. The final coat of primer was then applied. Here, M.u.H. technician Nils Schumacher used PU Primer from Epifanes, like all the products we used in this area. According to Schumacher, the reason for using the PU primer is to achieve a more attractive finish and an even top colour. Only then could we start painting. But which colour? After long discussions and many colour charts, we agreed. We chose Vestal White in semi-gloss. Silk matt has the advantage that it doesn't reflect so strongly in direct sunlight and therefore doesn't dazzle. As we didn't have a paint booth, we painted by hand. We used a foam roller and a brush to blend the paint.
If you master this technique and practise a little, you can quickly achieve good results. As both Nils and apprentice Henrik have practice with brushes and rollers, they were quickly able to prove that they had the hang of it. The first coat of paint was applied in no time and the cockpit shone in new splendour. A total of three coats were applied.
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All episodes of the refit project:
- Part 1: Stocktaking
- Part 2: Replacing the rear view mirror
- Part 3: The underwater hull
- Part 4: GRP repairs
- Part 5: Antifouling coating
- Part 6: The motor foundation
- Part 7: The stringer system
- Part 8: The new engine
- Part 9: The new tank
- Part 10: The interior fittings
- Part 11: The interior work continues
- Part 12: The side panelling
- Part 13: Surface treatment and colour
- Part 14: The interior paintwork
