215. Painting the rusty spots on my narrowboat roof

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Over recent months I have noticed a number of unsightly rusty spots erupting on the boat's roof. Some, I assume, are from bits of grit rubbing through the paint as I've walked over it; for others I have no idea as to their origins. All needed tidying up and the rust stopped in its tracks though so in this video I show you my initial attempts, which fall short of a full repaint.
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[@pegwhite6533]

For sure you are part magician. You had me watching 11 minutes of scrapping rust and paint drying and I was entertained! 😀

[@michelepaglia9603]

I have to agree with you, this entire vlog kept me at the edge of my seat .

[@TheSAexpat]

😂😂. Absolutely

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes, the "new" boat chimney *is* looking a bit battered, isn't it? That's a story for another time.

[@noyopacific]

The chimney is well on it's way to developing a lovely patina!

[@williamavery9185]

Maybe a little bush craft panel beating. Big log inside small log ...well beating.

[@marshalln79]

You have the ability to make even paint drying interesting.

[@harrywilde2178]

David, very important to use the right colour paint. I knew a bloke once who painted his boat in camouflage colours. When he finished painting he popped in to a nearby canal-side pub for a beer (and a cheese sandwich). When he came back to where he moored his boat.... he couldn't find it!

[@t1n4444]

Well it's in Abingdon now. Or is it Dukes Cut just by lock 44A?

[@MrAtheHun]

It's all glamour, with you celebs isn't it :)

[@henryD9363]

You make the most, dare I say it, banal of activities an interesting and fun adventure. Your photography is excellent, as usual.

[@SamSitar]

his painting method is also easy to follow.

[@Fulltimer]

hate those cliffhangers. Cant sleep waiting on next video.

[@bobham919]

yes quite dastardly in creating a cliff hanger to be assured we will watch next time. i watched this vlog twice just in case there is any questions later.

[@paulboden7850]

This was almost as exciting as you fixing your toilet..."hello, and welcome to the clog"

[@bobham919]

i missed that one.

[@user-cu9kz5ec8o]

That deserves a cheese sandwich and a cup of tea!

[@janisinisalo]

You could mix in some anti-slip granula in your matte paint when doing the whole deck for three benefits. 1.Anti-slip 2. Masks the "craters" 3. breaks any uncomfortable reflection.

[@evilunclestu5862]

Your wry humor makes watching paint dry entertaining.

[@grantwarkentin3368]

Missed opportunity to title this vid. "Fiddling on the Roof." :)

[@peterdunlop7691]

That definitely sounds like it would be a totally new type of video for this channel.

[@ebbhead20]

Well.. He is definitely the man with the best titles on KZbin. Gotta give him that 😁

[@Alan_AB]

I have been an electrician for 45 years and I can indeed confirm that "screwdrivering" is indeed a word. It's right up there with the phrase "to give something a severe looking at", which is what you did to the rust before you treated it. :-) Love the videos. Keep them coming.

[@ktaroa]

I find that "a stern talking to" sometimes works if the "severe looking at" doesn't work.

[@Alan_AB]

@@ktaroa. In certain parts of the countryside here in Northern Ireland the local dialect for "a stern talking to" is to "give someone a severe tongu'ing". It only works locally here, and the phrase would be totally misconstrued in any other part of the world.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hahaha no I can imagine!!

[@bobham919]

@@Alan_AB as is giving a good seeing too is quite different in the UK and USA. a good seeing too in my area is a good spanking by your mum. but i hear its quite a different meaning in the UK commonwealth countries. as is being hot and bothered also has much different meaning in UK and USA

[@stanleyclark7758]

Great fun David. Sadly, I was looking forward to hours of video where you had set up the camera to allow us to watch the paint dry. Your followers have always said that you could make that element of your maintenance tasks interesting! 🤣🤣 I look forward to your next blog and the decision on paint colour and type. Take care and stay safe! Stan

[@gregoryhorswill1157]

Enlightening. Can we have more like this please, maybe one on peeling potatoes or the art of doing up shoelaces.

[@azbugman1]

I like the dramatic cliffhanger...Will we be able to paint the roof without blinding ourselves, crashing the boat, and starting an entire chain reaction of mishaps that could result in the sinking of all narrowboats in the whole of England...Stay Tuned for the next episode to find out! (Smile)

[@marybarrett9902]

I will wait patiently. Hanging on a cliff. At 68 years, I’m not sure how long on can hold on. Hurry. 😬 😆(John B)

[@russrua2937]

Every colour has a LRV (Light Reflective Value) which ranges from 1 - 100, obviously brilliant white being 100. I'm a qualified decorator, and if you ask at any Dulux Decorator Centre (not the sheds as in B&Q) they can advise you. I could show you two colours, that to you look the same, but one will have a much lower/higher LRV than the other.

[@robertlalor8090]

David, only you can make paint drying fun!!!. It has to be said that I very much enjoyed this and all your other vlogs. Many thanks.

[@eirishemd]

That’s a lot of work. Great vlog, funny and informative. You probably needed a cheese sandwich and a cup of tea after all that hard work. Cheers🇨🇦😎👍

[@mrp1925]

You brought back a fond memory when describing your near miss on the water side. ‘Don’t step back to admire your work’. Took me straight back 35 years to my Dad shouting up to me and my brothers painting the upstairs window frames, using a narrow ledge for access, when we were youngsters. I think he meant it ‘tongue in cheek’ but am sure, despite his failing health, he would have tried to catch us if we had fallen.

[@johncraig2684]

loved the tin of 'RUST-OLEUM' paint with a RUSTY lid

[@judydouglas9283]

Awww, missed your “cheerio” at the end. Do enjoy your videos!

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Paint by Numbers ? Yes they still make those kits ! Well done sir Well done

[@briansinclair3967]

A sign of the times when drying paint seems exciting lol 😂

[@TeeVeeZed123]

Caravaggio of the canals.👌🏻

[@t1n4444]

Or the "David" ...

[@zapfanzapfan]

The ducks admiring your work, and perhaps liking your choice of color :-)

[@GlasgowGallus]

Ah, the old 'using extra wads of paint as filler' dodge...a man after my own heart. Another great wee upload David, our thanks again. The Zen of Mundane Maintenance...👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@vadmal5210]

Master of fine art... maybe, at least a master of making amusing vlogs! Thank you

[@brinsoncrews6863]

So you just described 5 years of my career as an aircraft mechanic. Locate corrosion, grind, treat, and paint. Repeat as necessary. Keep at it!

[@harveysmith100]

Well done David. Lot's of comments telling you what you should have done but you did something, that is the important point.

[@om617yota8]

Ah yes, the much anticipated paint drying video. Most excellent, thank you sir.

[@nzwedjat]

Just some advice, get a pair of 'vice grips', they clamp on really hard, great for removing stuck bolts either directly or by clamping onto the shaft of a screw driver to give more leverage.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I actually have a pair and forgot!

[@Martin-se3ij]

@@CruisingTheCut "Cheers, a lot of folk are suggesting it but I've never seen them used on a narrowboat and don't want to be the first to try them!"

[@CruisingTheCut]

@Martin that relates to the van liner coatings

[@nathanberry4339]

I love your D.I.Y videos and I firmly believe everyone's D.I.Y method should use a lot of brute force ignorance and swearing infact it's not a true D.I.Y job without swearing and several cups of tea

[@LateStart1]

I was also disheartened to see that at no point did he bash it with an hammer! (using another tool as an impromptu hammer is I know an accepted alternative...but still!)

[@cromotocciano]

I am completly caught up. From vlog 1 to the present. That was a nice adventure you took me on. Thank you David.

[@shaukahodan2373]

you're inland waterway but I'd be very surprised if those fuel boats are exempt. Not criticising just curious.

[@jsabo7098]

Metal hooky things... Brilliant 🤣 Outstanding project vlog! Hard to believe it's been three years since you patched that last bit. Thank you, Cheers!

[@enriquevallano3049]

Hi David, just in case it help, I would suggest trying with a floor paint, those that are epoxi with some bits to help with grip. It will not reflect and will offer a good grip when walking on the roof. There are lots of models, normally for warehouses and workshops, garages etc.

[@t1n4444]

Interesting point. However ... because a narrowboat is, usually, of entirely metal construction there is a lot of expansion and contraction through a year, summer to winter. On a really hot summer's early afternoon the steel work is almost too hot to touch. The paints we use are expected to cope with this movement year in year out. Some boats may not be painted in ten to fifteen years, and some for longer than that. Ergo if the hard wearing paint you suggest is designed for application on a stable concrete floor it might be that the expansion of the steel may be a job too far for said concrete paint. Suitable paint films for steel surfaces are a must, as in fit for purpose. They are not cheap. An elaborate repaint, with back to steel preparation, derusting and possibly filling, with painted coach lines and hand painted panels with boats name, plus bow and stern decorative "artwork" might be the thick end of £20,000. Even a basic single colour repaint is not much less than £6000. The roof of my boat was once repainted in what looked liked "emulsion" over the original paint job. It flaked off in no time, goodness only knows what the original owner was thinking. What with the high cost of paint jobs a lot of owners are obliged to do the work themselves ... as you can see.

[@douglasfrank9323]

Isn't usually the case that as you work along you discover spots you missed. I've determined they somehow remain just under the surface camouflaged until you've passed them by before erupting forth in rusty glory.

[@brucea7805]

A paint to consider could be a nonskid paint with the sand like particles, not only should stop the glare but also make the roof safer to walk on. Been enjoying your shows on utube and amazon for the past year up here in Alaska.

[@silverdon55]

Nice job. I think the spots give the voat character. Anyone can paint a roof. But your spots are unique.

[@DavidBanghart]

"I could then dab it on like painting by numbers where there is just one number" Hilarious!

[@deepthought3316]

Merchant Navy - if it moves grease it, if it doesn't move paint it...

[@w.mozart3048]

My toes are all curled up from suspense - can't wait till the next episode ... Thanks for keeping me smiling!

[@MrDparker69]

Great video. Not only incredibly enjoyable, but your commentary again made me laugh out load. Such a great sense of humour. Thanks 👍

[@tommycoombs]

Bed your fittings using some butyl tape. A flat marine paint, with non-skid additive should give you the finish you want on the roof.

[@davidoickle1778]

Metal Hookie Things? . . . . you KILL me!

[@zapfanzapfan]

Proper nautical vocabulary there :-)

[@davidoickle1778]

zapfanzapfan For narrow-boating maybe!

[@michaelfowler8174]

@@zapfanzapfan To an English man maybe lol, to us mericans it's....................wut? can't understand yer mumbo jumbo lol! 😂🤨

[@robinowen3058]

Ah, so the narrowboat life isn’t all sunshine and cruising! Always enjoy your vlogs😊

[@allorenz6591]

I appear to be the 481st fan that just realized he watched paint dry 😎👍🎥👀❗️ Well done sir !

[@10p6]

Interesting. A popular treatment these days, especially for KZbinrs is... Photoshop LOL :-) I think you should do the top in Blackboard Paint.

[@markenna5955]

All exterior fixtures should be Bedded In. This involves placing a bedding compound under the fixture. There are plenty of You-Tub channels that explain the process.

[@stephenpegum9776]

Fascinating stuff as ever David. There's something to be said for sitting on my sofa & watching whilst someone else does all the hard work ! In honour of your efforts I've composed a small ditty : "Ashes to ashes Dust to dust David will always Get rid of the rust" You're most welcome !! 😎😱😱

[@sidneybowerman558]

That troublesome bolt reminded me of the alternator replacement video. If all else fails hit it with something. Another classic video.

[@bdh3949]

13,000+ views for "Painting the rusty spots on my narrowboat roof". The world is ending.

[@clearlake3492]

BD H I laughed.

[@stevek8829]

The trouble with the internet is you can't get the watchers to whitewash your fence for you. A reference to "Tom Sawyer."

[@picklerix6162]

I love that episode of Futurama where the Big Brain alien is painting a fence and suddenly exclaims, “Darn you Tom Sawyer, you tricked me . . .”. You should watch the Bus Grease Monkey videos on KZbin. He always seems to get help from viewers. Some of them drive hundreds of miles to help out.

[@mabamabam]

Tip for making a good reference. Dont immediately tell people what you are referencing. Same goes for jokes. Unless you are Norm Mcdonald dont immediately explain the joke.

[@brianmorton4270]

Enjoyed the vlog as always David, you are one of my favorite narrowboaters. Small tech tip for your uncooperative paint can tops. After opening a new can, use a medium sized flat head screwdriver to punch 4 holes in the top trough of the paint can where the lid fits. This is where the paint accumulates as you take the excess off your brush and when you put the top back on , the drying paint glues it shut. The holes will allow the excess paint to drip back into the can where it belongs thus making for easier lid removal in future. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@gaznicol5020]

Nice one David. Get these little jobs done while the weather is nice. When you put the tie up thingy back on, try to sort some flat rubber, like an old bicycle inner tube, cut it to shape to make a gasket between thingy and the boat. Hopefully it will keep the rust at bay longer.

[@robinturner2300]

GARY NICOL a better solution is to use one of the new hybrid adhesive mastics. These form a water tight seal as well as sticking things in place. I’ve used them to bond awning support brackets to my camper roof and they make a perfect seal.

[@Paul_C]

Can't help but wonder, it doesn't look a screw but more a bolt. Guess somewhere on the inside of the boat the have the remnants of two bolts/nuts flitting about. 🙏🏼

[@HenrikWind]

I was thinking the same. You dont use a screw on metal. So you just have to remove the ceiling inside to bolt the part again. good luck 😂 Dont know it is possible to drill a thread from outside. 🤔

[@Paul_C]

@@HenrikWind unless you want/can oversize the bolts you can't. The is the reason why studs are so hard to replace. Normally you drill a tiny hole then tap a tread in and try to remove it. I really think he has a piece of the bolt including the nut wandering about. Unless it was a caged nut that lost its caging ability, thus came loose and fell out.

[@HenrikWind]

@@Paul_C I am a bit lost as my english is not that good, but I think I got the idea. Basically he has to open up form the inside to fix it. But If he dont need that part ( I dont know what it's called) Then live with it (and learn) 😂

[@t1n4444]

@@HenrikWind Hmm, generally fixings to a steel superstructure are a "correct" sized hole subsequently threaded to take a screw. Generally a bolt has a nut. A screw is put into a threaded hole. By drilling a hole and then cutting a thread in said hole removes the necessity of getting to the back of the steel plate to place washer(s) and nut. Some deck items are welded on and generally this method is used during construction. Welding items to a hull post fixing the insulation can result in "issues". Which is why welding on sacrificial anodes required a 30 mins firewatch following the welding.

[@davegeorge5140]

Hope you is okay, not much heard since Miss Congeniality . I'm sure you can answer this question. Does adding more anodes to the hull really have any benefits in the long run ? Looking forward to your next episode. Thanks.

[@CruisingTheCut]

To a degree; they have an effective radius of about 8-10 feet if I remember rightly so in theory you'd have them spaced at that interval. In practice, most people have them at the front and back plus some (including me) have extra (slim) ones in the middle.

[@davegeorge5140]

@@CruisingTheCut Thanks for that, but what is the benefits, if any, of have more along the Hull. ??

[@michelepaglia9603]

David your 🚢 painting kept me watching and now I need to no what color is going on, I can't wait to watch the next vlog, just riveting. Thanks for always making my day a bit better with your humor.

[@catherinefinn1427]

Love that you use the word "Satisfying" for Boat Maintenance. That's how I feel when I spend an hour doing a bit of Brasso :)

[@for.tax.reasons]

6:35 Leonardo Dave Vinci

[@davehopkin9502]

Is it the right time to say "Missed a bit"??????????

[@mungmungie]

As always, I appreciate the understated humour.

[@Tinker001]

Once you get all the little spots fixed up, I get a gallon of flat battleship grey & a roller. Quick overall sanding & roll it over the whole roof. Job done!

[@for.tax.reasons]

4:01 swearing and brute forcing off bits of metal, someone fetch the smelling salts I'm about to swoon onto a divan

[@paulhaynes8045]

I'm a little disappointed that you didn't actually make s video about watching paint dry. You came so close, but ducked it at the crucial moment. This was your moment, David, the making of your masterpiece - and you let us down.

[@horstszibulski19]

A can of matte clear coat will turn every type of paint into non-glare surface! There is something like rhino-liner or kiwi grip even in white available, would make walking on the roof even more safe... With your type of narration and comments, fighting rust is funny, too! Thx for the vid! :-D

[@weehollie2]

I just watched you take rust off your roof. And I don't regret it! Strangely calming :)

[@mangleman9112]

Ah! your next video could be an oscar nominated blockbuster titled 'Watching Paint Dry!' Sorry, Could not resist it...

[@picklerix6162]

You’re doing a great job on the maintenance. My job was offshored to India right before the Covid19 virus struck and I am doing repairs on the dodgy fascia and trim boards on the house. I also installed a new HVAC system just in time for the hot weather.

[@andyrbush]

Terrifically entertaining. Nothing more fun than watching someone else struggling to get a job done and getting frustrated with it - sorry about my bad sense of humor. Laughed at the painting by numbers with only one number that was a classic.

[@lockedin60]

Your narrowboat must be going through it's "adolescent phase"😁

[@dianemorris6904]

Hi David. Just a quick note to thank you for the videos. Including painting your roof. You have been a constant source of calm and serenity in our lives. Your videos of cruising and vandemonium are run nightly and alternatively for sleeping. Your voice is soothing and your commentary doesn't grow old. Thanks for your contribution to our lives. Because Denis is away driving, we are not always sure what he has seen so weekends are for him to catch up with you. We love to watch the older ones as well. Be well and God bless

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers Diane!

[@dienadel30]

I love these practical vids to boat ownership ! Great Stuff !

[@gar2008]

It's always satisfying watching someone else working!

[@gafrers]

Another great video, love the DIY episodes

[@russcrawford3310]

I like the maintenance videos as much as the CuttingTheCruise, can't wait until you try and rotate the tyres ...

[@ChrisBrummitt]

It's reassuring to see DIY reality David... in any situation one screw/ bolt/ fastener will not come out/ go back in. Love the vlog- thank you!

[@Solstice4MNM]

Very well done! Your methodical approach to the problem at hand was quite enjoyable to watch!

[@rupertmiller9690]

Adventures in maintenance are always a welcome upload. Looking forward to the full paint job.

[@JB004]

My dad showed me this series on amazon and I gotta say. I really enjoy it, something nice and calming before bed. We’ve been recently watching on KZbin and I thought I’d give the subscribe button a good old whack partly because I love the content but also so I can tell my dad when a new video is up so we can sit and watch it togeather

[@jasonbrant6394]

Funny how the simplest of jobs turns into a task requiring all manner of skills and many many different tools. Recently repainted the tunnel flashes only for 2 rather vicious swans to come and peck away at the stern plate of the boat causing me to abandon job and paint to dry in the most horrible fashion. Your boat should look great when you eventually leave the marina .😁

[@mountains2high]

Thanks for these videos , always useful to see someone go through these DIY jobs, enables me to get on and start the long lost of jobs required on my narrowboat.

[@_bodgie]

Put some anti-skid paint such as kiwi grip on the rooftop, will be a nice grippy surface to walk on, non-reflective and will also coverup any imperfections.

[@philgray1023]

I was thinking the same myself. Covers all evils.

[@dj2574]

Well done David ...

[@bernardliddington2633]

I come here for the entertainment and the education in the English language? Love your work.

[@pudsrus2]

Love watching your day unfold👍....I have no life obv 😔😂😂,good work mate👌🏻

[@judyshort38]

Good luck with your project, David. Never give up!!!

[@berniebne8243]

I have metal that I painted with Hammerite 40 years ago, still good, fantastic stuff!

[@Capitaine.Albator]

Always such a beautiful way of narrating!!

[@olivier2553]

I can relate, I am in the process of painting the doors for a cupboard in the bathroom :) Good job, well done. Funny!

[@dadt8009]

Watching you do this is as satisfying as picking spots. (In case you are confused, yes, it's a compliment).

[@stephenlittle7534]

Ooh a cliff hanger. Can't wait to see what happens. Keep safe 😷

[@jackiedavies6956]

Looking forward to round 2. Seems there's always jobs to be done great vlog as always.

[@julast6658]

Brilliantly done, Thanks for posting.

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hello David,awesome video,I found this to be most interesting,watching you working away at your narrowboat roof,a job well carried out, It's looking amazing, tony

[@jimchurchill5651]

After 52 years in the paint industry I can tell you that red oxide primer is the best thing to use on rust, longest lasting a very good product, unfortunately hard to come by in th US these days Good job...!

[@mikeu5380]

Hi from Japan. Oh no, a cliffhanger! Now I won't sleep nights until you post the conclusion. By the way, try putting caulking around the "metal-hooky-things" to keep the water out.

[@stevengrice3105]

Nice video. The good news is that I have a new snack. Warburtons giant crumpets. Toasted to perfection, Covered in butter. One with a cup of tea. Perfect to watch your video.

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Awesome video,a job well carried out,very interesting just watching you working hard ,while l was drinking a hot cuppa, on my sofa,