#34 Narrowboat Paintwork Repair... Narrowboat Natterings Tech Tips

After a dripping bridge left an unsightly stain on the Narrowboat, Lumpy demonstrates his previous paint rectification skills, by removing the 'burnt in' stain with a combination of Wet & Dry flatting paper and T-Cut. It's only a minor repair of the narrowboat paintwork but many people are scared to use flatting paper on their glossy paintwork but Lumpy shows how to carefully use it to remove stubborn defects and then bring the gloss level back to where it should be.
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[@nickevans1698]

I still refer to this vlog for touching up the coach work 👍🏼😎

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Cheers mate! Always a shock when someone comments on an old vlog!

[@Rovinman]

'Wow Nano Sponge' We live in Thailand, so these sponges, may not be available in UK. They feel like a fairly dense sponge, and are great for their purpose of cleaning dishes, but in fact they are the equivalent of a 3000 grit paper. I tried it on a small patch of paintwork, and it did indeed take off the top layer. The benefit of this type of sponge, is that you can get the sponge as wet or dry as you like. Thanks for the video and 'natter', look forward to the next one. Stay safe during your lockdown !

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Awesome. I'll look out for one of those. Sounds perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@TheBeeryBoater]

Some really good info there Paul. I will take it on board for when I build and fit-out my 57-footer, excuse the pun 😉

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Nice. Glad to be of assistance!

[@derek6637]

Something else Iv’e learned. well done mate.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@Tandan.]

very good vlog

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thank you sir! Much appreciated.

[@ericgoodall7089]

Thanks for the info, i am going to use your system on a small area on my boat which i have scratched.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Excellent. Let me know how you get on.

[@jimmyco123]

Great advice, thanks so much!

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

You're very welcome mate! Nice and slow.

[@NarrowboatPreciousJet]

Good advice, my nephew is doing your old job now lol 👍👍😉

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Hello matey. It's a long time since I did it but I'm sure the processes are still the same.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

I believe the ones that hang off the ceiling are stalactites - I remember once being told its because tights should come down... ;)

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

I had a feeling you'd be the one!

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

@@NarrowboatNatterings hahaha! I aim to please! Plus I think the stalagmites are on the the floor as 'mites' need to be stepped over... But funnily enough it's the bit about tights that always sticks in my mind most!

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

@@WingingItBoatingonaBudget I actually thought tits hang down!!!!

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Depends on their age! 🤣🤣🤣

[@robelliott8061]

Thanks,very useful.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Always a pleasure!

[@stevecooney1361]

Great top tip vlog keep em coming 👍

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Glad you liked it matey.

[@GoingPlacesWithGundry]

Informative and really useful :)

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Cheers Jay. Sometimes I can be useful!! 😝

[@beekeeperkev]

35 years In the car repair trade we used to use Farecla G3 then finer cutting polish, bird sxxt was a bad one, modern two pack not much touches it. Regards Kevin

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

I'm trying to remember what we used as the cutting polish. It was white and very liquid. I worked in the rectification area at LDV vans so all our repairs were minor as they were brand new vehicles straight off the production line. Most of the time it was dirt nibs or craters or perhaps where a spray hose had made contact with the wet paint. Our superfine 1500 grade were like little daisy discs that were about the size of a 2p coin.

[@beekeeperkev]

@@NarrowboatNatterings And back in the day you did not want to make the surface too smooth or it would show up against the factory orange peel finish, had a lady complain because the new wing fitted to her Maestro was TOO shiny LOL

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

@@beekeeperkev haha! Good yeah! I remember those issues! I also remember our polishes were also Faracle products I believe.

[@justplainlaser]

Hi guys... that was very interesting mate... appreciate the tip... I have used grinding paste before as used to resurface car engine valves by hand back in those days... using first brass polish and then silver polish can also bring back a shine as they are both abrasive products... thanks for sharing... take care and keep safe... until the next one...

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Never tried the grinding paste idea but yes it's the same principle. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Always appreciated.

[@patrickmoran7680]

Hi Lumpy how are you fixed for polishing my cabin sides Good vlog

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

I'm still recovering from that 10in section!!!

[@philipizzard2584]

Interesting never knew you good do that loads better thanks

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Just go steady. Keep it as light as possible. Go as fine as you can get away with. Then polish the gloss level back.

[@philipizzard2584]

Narrowboat Natterings thanks will look at ours on the boat

[@rapmobilevideo]

Yet another fantastic video, well done and thanks. This was absolutely informative, and of course educational. I expect where paint has lost some of its pigmentation then a repaint will be necessary?

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Generally yes but sometimes you can bring a little more depth of colour back by a gentle Tcut. A little clear lacquer coat over a dull area may buy you a little time too, but it's only temporary.

[@mrmocki]

Does Mrs L know you have her oven gloves ?

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

I do all the cooking! She doesn't know what an oven is!!!

[@paulalumsden9118]

@@NarrowboatNatterings that’s just rude !