thinking bout painting my ski....opinons wanted

[Gcfirefighter246]

the gel coat is in good shape its just that the ski is plain and want to change the color. its seadoo's ugly ass teal color and I hate it!!! I seen some of the graphics and there nice!! but would rather paint it.....I have a good painter and a paint booth so just wondering what you goys think bout it or who has done it?? thanks

 

[Spimothy Leary]

its a great idea...
its been done hundreds of times.
just remember, your hood,hull have to be painted
replace the mats, probably the rubrail.
a good paint job will cost half what the ski is worth

 

[Gcfirefighter246]

i am looking for the rub rail and nose and corner pieces!! cant seem to find in anywhere....

 

[LouDoo]

Don't use anything except DuPont Imron paint. You didn't state what year your ski is but if it's more than 6 years old cosmetic parts are going to be hit and miss. Try clicking "PARTS" top of this page.

You may want to contact minnetonka4me for used parts.

Lou

 

[Dr Honda]

I agree with Lou. It's good paint, and will take the abuse.

One word of advice. Don't go too crazy with the colors, or it may be hard to sell. I see it all the time. Some one will put a $3000 paint job on a motorcycle, but then they can't sell it because it's no longer a "Daily Driver" type of bike.

With toys... less is more, And clean is king.

When I went to sell my 90 Si... it was gone in about 3 days, and I had people fighting to come look at it. Normally, people dont even bother with the old ski's.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Jet black. ohhh yea....

just don't do Camo... my frinend almost hit a fishing boat, then he bitches at us when neither of us SAW him.... HE HAD A CAMO BOAT! next time make it bright orange!

 

[Strizzo]

you could also look into a wrap to make your outrageous scheme, then when you want to sell, just pull the wrap off and you have pristine gelcote underneath.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

you could also look into a wrap to make your outrageous scheme, then when you want to sell, just pull the wrap off and you have pristine gelcote underneath.

actually Strizzo brings up an EXCELLENT Point !!!
a wrap might be a very good idea, they've come a long way

 

[Strizzo]

actually Strizzo brings up an EXCELLENT Point !!!
a wrap might be a very good idea, they've come a long way

yeah its good stuff, the uShip toy hauler was a wrap, i know some folks that work there.

 

[Strizzo]

found a better picture of the wrap job