attnondeck

I decided that i would strip one of my js hulls down to clean it up real good. It has some spots that need to be repaired correctly as i only temp. repaired them to be able to ride for the summer. I got this hull free with a purchase of another complete ski. It was painted like it is when i bought. The paint job looks ok but i has many marks and nicks that make it look bad. So i decided i would strip it down and paint it. Ill post up many pictures here. Im open to any ideas and tips! thanks guys!!!

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Brendan

1990 SN SJ 701 1990 SN Super Jet 650 Winter build
1989 js550
1990 550SX
1990 300SX

attnondeck

Today i took everything possible off of it(minus the turf). degreased the engine compartment. then let Mr clean soak in it for a couple hours. The compartment looks alright. I'm toying with the idea of painting the compartment. Not sure yet. You can see from the pictures there is alot of marks in the paint. I think im going to leave the turf on and paint around it. I know im probably going to regret it but its in pretty good shape and i really dont have the budget to get new turf for 2 skis.(i plan on getting a turf kit for my sx build 550 SX Winter build )

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Brendan

1990 SN SJ 701 1990 SN Super Jet 650 Winter build
1989 js550
1990 550SX
1990 300SX

StandUpGuy23

more.......more......more.......!!!!! please?

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JS550/650 conversion- ported (exhaust ports widdened 2mm, raised 1mm, transfers stair stepped, cases ported), Blackjack 46mm, Prok FA, Boysen reeds, stuffers, Westcoast head 30cc domes (175psi), Jetinetics charging flywheel, Dale's Bad Attitude Ignition, PJS exhaust manifold, Factory Performance Pipe, Coffmans Waterbox, footholds, Team Waterfly Tubbies.

650 pump conversion- SXR prop cut to fit 650 pump repitched to a 9/17, TBM pump stuffer, OP nozzles, and OP skegged ride plate.

attnondeck

do you think i should sand the paint right off? or should i just fix the bad spots, rough the surface with fine paper and paint away??

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Brendan

1990 SN SJ 701 1990 SN Super Jet 650 Winter build
1989 js550
1990 550SX
1990 300SX

lamar311

I would say this depends on your budget. New paint always looks awesome but that paint job is pretty sick. I think if you like it just fix it. If not...strip it and go nuts.

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88 Kawi 550. Custom paint, Coffman pipe, pjs mani, wife's boat but pretty damn quick.

attnondeck

im doing a new paint job on it. it looks good from far away but within 5 feet you can see how crappy it looks now.... just wondering if i should strip it down good or just rough up the old paint and paint over it?

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Brendan

1990 SN SJ 701 1990 SN Super Jet 650 Winter build
1989 js550
1990 550SX
1990 300SX

Lakeside518

I would sand it down. Fill any obvious nicks. Your hull has alot of colors so will be difficult to spray over and have your new paint show its true colors. You will need to prime it before starting a new design. Once primed you will beable to see if you missed any imperfections.

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Brink70

damn that haul looks sick the way it is.

attnondeck

it looks cool from far away. but its really scraped up and nicked.(i didnt do it....... previous owner did)

bump for no progress.... going home this weekend and hopefully makin some progress!!!

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Brendan

1990 SN SJ 701 1990 SN Super Jet 650 Winter build
1989 js550
1990 550SX
1990 300SX

rock_smasher

Ya, make some darn progress, will ya?

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