I am getting back to restoring my 1946 CC 17' Deluxe. it seems there is a product that claims to be the authentic mahogany bilge paint from my past conversations with some suppliers. I will post a picture of the original color that I got off of a batton on the back side of the interior which never saw the light of day . Very well preserved ORIGINAL for early production 139 hull. I have exhausted my search and have not been able to find a match. the darker color may be original CC color but not for 1946. Any info would help to a supplier with this color.
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I go to my local Sherwin Williams store and have them match the color with there enamel. You just have to make them work for you a little and tell them that they need to also match the sheen with flatting agent. I have been doing this for years with out fail of any kind and saving a lot of money for customers. You also have a better control of what you want and you then can get it anytime you need more.
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Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
Owner of Maritime Classics
http://www.maritimeclassics.com
Ph# 231-486-6148
Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
I have to agree, I'm not plugging Sherwin Williams but They are fantastic at matching paint and stain colors.
1957 18' SeaSkiff #SK 18675 "Knot Sure!"
1958 18' SeaSkiff #SK18722 "Wreckreation"
Past projects: 1972 19' Lancer with 307 Volvo drive-Great Blue, 1968 23' Lancer Offshore with 283 Volvo drive-Narwahl
1988 FourWinns 245 Vista - Blue Ayes.
It's good to have wood!
1958 18' SeaSkiff #SK18722 "Wreckreation"
Past projects: 1972 19' Lancer with 307 Volvo drive-Great Blue, 1968 23' Lancer Offshore with 283 Volvo drive-Narwahl
1988 FourWinns 245 Vista - Blue Ayes.
It's good to have wood!
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Bilge paint
I talked with Paul at Sandusky Paint. Seems the bilge paint is a special formula for the bilge and he is custom matching my original color from a pc I sent to him that had never seen the light of day. So I will have the correct color and sheen for the boat at the time it was manufactured in the plant. Very nice customer service from Paul.
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