Timalibu Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Love it or hate it ;) I want to show you guys a sneekprevieuw of the New paintjob @ my echelon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ThePantsManCan Posted April 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 23, 2016 I have been planning the same exact thing!!! I've been wanting Candy Sparkly Green. I want details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ThePantsManCan Posted April 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 23, 2016 I even run a Malibu Echelon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 What details do you like to have? Paint specs: jet black basecoat, voodoo house of kolor candy ratio 25% / 1 liter clearcoat, roth beatnik purple 0.4 flakes. 3 Coats h.o.k clear with flakes over the base. 6 coats of candy and after that 3 coats clear. So for Your mention Its a Hell of a job and very expensive tough. I try to replicate the New malibu wakesetter color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jetpilotg4 Posted April 24, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2016 Where's the finished photos ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Still in progress. Hopefully next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jetpilotg4 Posted April 24, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2016 Looks awesome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted April 24, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2016 Looks great! I had my 73 Hydrodyne I/O metal flaked many years ago. Strips were red and blue and the sides blue. Looks great until someone scratches it! Then a royal pain to match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Scratches / cracks on custom paint is f#cked up. I'm glad to own a paintbooth thats make everything a lot easier. So a repaint is always possible. Spotrepair isn't possible When kandy /flake paint is used. (Sorry for my crapy English "dutch") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted April 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2016 Looks Nice! Yes, post finished photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Will post final pics as soon as possible. Next week were gonna paint te hull. Jetblack base with roth speedball metal flakes.(holograpic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Update :) Still needs more clear coat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted April 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2016 WOW...does that ever look fantastic!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thnx. The boat is fully customized. Hopefully it is ready with in 5weeks. Tuned/ rebuild 350 gm engine. New upholstery./ carpet Audio upgrade So the exterieur also needs to be anno 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jetpilotg4 Posted April 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2016 Prince is smiling at your work !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hahaha Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted April 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2016 Looks amazing! I don't mean to thread Jack but this brings up a question that I have been trying to answer. A friend of mine has a boat that has major gel coat fade to the point that it doesn't buff out anymore. He's considered doing a vinyl wrap to refresh the look but didn't realize re-painting was an option. He was under the impression that damaged gel coat didn't repaint well. Is this true or would re-paint be a viable option? Given the way your boat turned out, it appears to me that he's been misinformed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Stresscracks? If thats the problem you certainly have to fix that before painting the boat. Otherwise it will fuck up the paintjob. Hard to say. But in my opinion is vinyl wrapping a beter solution. When the gelcoat isn't in perfect condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Use 2k double coat as a solide base. You can ad this direct over gelcoat without using any primer coat. Ofcourse you have to clean and grid the gel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted April 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2016 Looks good so far. Good choice on limiting the amount of area for that candy color with metal flakes. I've found it really tough to shoot metal flakes evenly over large areas. Everything will look perfect until you get it in direct sunlight and then you start seeing streaks where you overlapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 When using candy concentrate over metal flakes, you cant see any tigerstripes(overlapping flakes) because the candy created allot of depth. I also shoot 4 layers of metal flakes. Ofcourse you have to paint the kandy correct. You have 1 chance to do it correctly!!! Otherwise you have to repaint the whole object! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 My New interior is also arrived. Ice White / graphite / silver carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted May 2, 2016 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2016 Beautiful interior. You've got a fantastic interior guy. I'm ready to see this thing! Great project so far! I'm loving your paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted May 2, 2016 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2016 Looks amazing!! Nice vinyl. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted May 2, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted May 2, 2016 @Timalibu: great looking interior, what specific vinyl materials are you using. Excellent color combo. Where do the panels in the background go, the ones with the storage pockets and did you source the bungee/netting or get it from the interior guy? Given the era of this particular vessel, the infamous teal/strawberry addiction for that short period, will the current love affair with greys/silvers have the same outcome, personally I don't think so but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 The 2 panels in the back will be placed on both Sides of the engine cover. Got one also for the seat The bungee nets were already placed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted May 2, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted May 2, 2016 @Tim: nice shots, what year Echelon. Mill looks very nice I assume intake manifold in upper left corner of pic is not yours! Details on what you are doing to engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 1995. The intake manifold was my intake manifold. (Ski tournament) Because my boat is running on propane I had to have a bigger intake (edelbrock with a impco 425 mixer as you can see on the picture) this intake create more flow. Engine an 5.7 gm 350. Custom crankshaft. Vortech heads 0.80 oversized JE pistons Eagle camshaft Msd ignition And lots more...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 The paintjob is almost ready. Toxic tailfin metal flakes on Jetblack basecoat. With 6 coats of clear. Hopefully we can start next week to sand and buff the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Engine is also on his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 The engine is almost ready, propane installation is also done. Hopefully we can run this beast next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jetpilotg4 Posted May 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2016 You have any type of performace specs on the propane conversion ? Curious about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Propane decrease the performance for about 2% but Its much cheaper as gasoline here in Holland. We pay for 1liter gasoline almost $1.60 on the water and lpg (propane) 0.48cents per liter so do the math; ) The costs of an lpg installation is about 1600 euro.(DIY) with the impco 425 mixer And 2x 50 liter tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted May 16, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted May 16, 2016 Nice work, looks awesome. As a test, I would verify the spark arrestor is not restricting airflow due to small diameter. Extra height over typical units is a help. Simple on-off A-B test should do the trick. Again, one great looking restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lakeaustinskier Posted May 16, 2016 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2016 Just curious. Where do you put the propane tanks? I assume in the same area where the gasoline tank would normally be? Also, awesome looking boat and restoration. Once its finished please post a video of the entire boat (not just the metal areas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Yep the two propane tanks are installed in the former gasoline tank area.. Certainly I drop some videos or pics When she's ready :) But first there is a major problem, the engine won't rotate anymore. We think that the damper plate is installed with the wrong Size bolts.. >to long!!! So it blocks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 @ dw The spark arrester should get sufficient airflow. There is also plenty of height and ventilation. but first solve the engine problem, because he would not rotate anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted May 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted May 17, 2016 I am interested to hear about how the conversion to LP goes. (To be honest I don't know anything about the conversion.) Are your LP tanks 20 pounds? How long or how many sets can you get from a tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 With 1 tank @40liters I run about 50/60 minutes at 3000 rpm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 First engine start!!! Also some snapshots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted May 29, 2016 Baller Share Posted May 29, 2016 @Timalibu that's sweet. Now you gotta get the trailer straightened out ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I5boi Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Nice work! More updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted May 29, 2016 Baller Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'll echo that...Nice work! What's up with the hand rails on a closed bow??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 The handrails arr extra options for malibu Europe. Never seen it before, but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timalibu Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jetpilotg4 Posted June 4, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2016 Cudos to you @Timalibu best look malibu i have ever seen .... If im in holland any time soon and its not to cold im calling you for a pull. You have a slalom course ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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