Boat painter, Lake George, NY area?

[Pismo]

Anyone know of a a good painter in the Lake George, NY area. I want to paint a red 1996 donzi 22 classic. Tired of buffing endlessly. Looking keep the red and do it over the winter.

Anyone have any experience with anyone around here?


Thanks

[VetteLT193]

The guy who did mine did a good job, but in the FL keys. drag it down during winter then pick it up for the Miami boat show run!

[Pismo]

The guy who did mine did a good job, but in the FL keys. drag it down during winter then pick it up for the Miami boat show run!


Great idea....

[Donzi LG]

My uncle is on Cleverdale and had his red 2000 22 Classic repainted last year, came out beautifully. I'll contact him and get the guys info, stay tuned.

John

[Pismo]

My uncle is on Cleverdale and had his red 2000 22 Classic repainted last year, came out beautifully. I'll contact him and get the guys info, stay tuned.
John

Thanks very much, just what I need.

[LKSD]

I do paint work & am a few hours south in NE PA.. I am also a factory authorized Donzi Customizer & restorer :) Jamie / Lakeside Restorations 570-639-2628

[Air 22]

I'm from Lake George and this is the guy you want. He did my 1995 22C RED and countless other 22C's he uses IMRON paint and does outstanding work.:cool:

http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Mac.The.Knife.518-798-0872

Mac The Knife
310 Quaker Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
518-798-0872

[Pismo]

22 went to Mac the Knife today for a paint job. Towed it down in a snow storm. Looking forward to it. Will have a good 3 months for cure time (per his recommendation)

[Bob]

Mac will do a great job. He is a perfectionist.

[VetteLT193]

What are you having it shot with?

[Pismo]

PPG then clearcoat

[VetteLT193]

PPG then clearcoat

PPG did a study for Donzi to make the painting better. It might be worth a call to see what they use exactly.

Either way, good luck, there is nothing like fresh paint :cool:

[Brian Freeman]

just curious what does it cost to paint a 22 classic like that?

[mrfixxall]

just curious what does it cost to paint a 22 classic like that?
just in materal i would guess 800.00 to 1000.00..

Donzi use to use sikkins, are they going to the stinky stuff like ppg?

[Greg Guimond]

A lot also depends on who does the derig prior to prep ........

[VetteLT193]

just in materal i would guess 800.00 to 1000.00..

Donzi use to use sikkins, are they going to the stinky stuff like ppg?

PPG has an article about Donzi and the move to them. Basically 2006 they changed all kinds of stuff and after that time they had no more warranty claims for paint issues...

It is in this pdf doc. good read

http://corporateportal.ppg.com/NR/rdonlyres/215B1105-0AD8-44A8-B3D2-D5886022EB4D/0/RRv66n1FIN.pdf

[Pismo]

There is not much/any derig. I am having him remove the tabs completely, fill the holes and paint over them as if they were never there. Then I can replace with anything in the future.

[Greg Guimond]

How did it all turn out ?

[Pismo]

Thanks for asking.

It turned out great, the bill was higher than expected because I asked for some extra things like strip and paint the drive, remove the tabs, fill the holes, prime and paint, buff out everything else that was not painted, add and extra layer of clear coat, paint the narrow stripe instead of vinyl, a few others, Donzi stickers and matching numbers, etc. I am happy. It will really take 3-5 years until I am am really happy if/when not buffing. It really does look new. I was impressed when I first walked in the shop and saw it. Now it is sitting, unwaxed, curing for a month or two before she goes in. Will post some before-after pictures when I can.

The boat was red gel which is the worst color for chaulking. That is why i did it. The paint is red too but with heavy UV protectants. We'll see....

Now I just have to get her running again for spring...

[Greg Guimond]

What red paint did you end up going with? Was it the Candy Apple ?

[mattyboy]

Pismo

you'll love the ease of maint and SHINEY of red paint

http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15210&d=1128434090

[Pismo]

What red paint did you end up going with? Was it the Candy Apple ?

He scanned the original color under a sticker and buffed so it had not faded and was original as possible.

[Greg Guimond]

Pismo, any pictures? Matty, is that "candy apple red" ?

[mattyboy]

no candy apple red is a darker red, that is awlgrip sunfast red


candy apple red

[Greg Guimond]

Thanks Matty, almost more like lipstick red I guess

[Pismo]

He are some shots after the paint job.

[Pismo]

Before...

[Pismo]

In five years I will know if it was worth it but it looks great now. New tabs working well.

[Greg Guimond]

Looks great Pismo, in the end what paint manufacturer did your guy end up using ?

[Bamboo Loui]

if it were me, I would think it is worth it now- that boat looks new!!!

But I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN-- DURABILITY OF THE PAINT AND WHAT WILL THE FADE RATE BE.

The new Tabs look a little bigger (longer?) --did you change # of pumps from one to two?

[Pismo]

Primer, then two coats of red PPG and then two coats of clear coat. I used the original trim master pump with the new tabs. Mainly because I like the two post controls that are just under my fingertips. I can keep my hands on the wheel and I am used to it. I could have cut and spliced etc the new pump into the old switch but the pump is fine and faster with single ram.

[HOWARD O]

That is just stunning Pismo, congrats! :yes:

[VetteLT193]

Awesome!!!

[Greg Guimond]

That article on PPG was pretty interesting, especially the comment of base gel then paint process. Wish they had more info on that. Pismo, boat looks really good, I'm sold on red for my project now. Went back and forth a bunch between yellow and red but red it is. What actual PPG color code did you end up going with?

[Pismo]

That article on PPG was pretty interesting, especially the comment of base gel then paint process. Wish they had more info on that. Pismo, boat looks really good, I'm sold on red for my project now. Went back and forth a bunch between yellow and red but red it is. What actual PPG color code did you end up going with?

He gave me the leftover in a can with the code sticker on it so I should be able to find out exactly what it is.