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by tforero
Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: Paint and Stain
Replies: 9
Views: 20549

Thanks Andreas.

Do I need to get every bit of the shine off? Should I wipe her down with thinner?

Best regards, Tom
by tforero
Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
Topic: Paint and Stain
Replies: 9
Views: 20549

Hi guys, I'm new to posting here and don't want to start a new thread. Hopefully someone can give me some insight. I have a 1962 Thompson 17' from Cortland. I picked it up with my dad in '62 and it's been in his and now my garage ever since. We've used it in the Adirondacks and Lake Winnepesaukie NH...
by tforero
Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:59 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: stain need clarificaction from all you experts
Replies: 27
Views: 38840

Thanks Andreas, I'll give that a shot. I plan on using zspar 1095. I've read on this forum that 333 is used to thin it out. Let me know if I'm on track since I'm a newbie at this. I crawled around the boat last night with a flashlight looking for the mfg plate but couldn't find it. I looked inside t...
by tforero
Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: stain need clarificaction from all you experts
Replies: 27
Views: 38840

Stain color

Hi gents, This is my first post and I came across your reference to mixing stain colors. I have a '62 17' Thompson that I'm stripping and refinishing. After I stripped the windshield, I found different colored wood and I don't know anything about stains. I hope the link below shows up and you see wh...