Well, probably time for an update. It rained most of last week again and this weekend I discovered that my new subfloors had gotten wet,
windows are leaking around the frame. So that kind of took the wind out of my sails, it was disappointing because we were getting so close to putting things back together. BUT, it was blessing in disguise, if I put everything back in I would be pretty defeated if I had to pull it all back out again (although I'm getting better the more I do it).
I did however get all the
fiberglass sanded, cleaned and ready for
paint then laid down a coat to see how it would dry.
We ended up going with
Rustoleum Topside Paint. Originally we ordered white, that was VERY white like a florescent bulb, then we ordered the Oyster which was too yellow... so I mixed them 1:1 and I'm really happy with the color.
I have a friend who has a pro sprayer and was originally going to borrow that, however I just didn't think it would be a good idea since the overspray would go everywhere without building a booth.
Watched a few videos on the roll and tip method so I gave that a shot and I have to say I'm a little disappointed in the streaks but I can live with it. I've read that it should level as it dries, I did not find that to be the case but it did level some.
Here it is wet:
streaks are more visible at this angle
As for the
windows, I had no choice but to pull one out and see what I'm dealing with
Not much to it really, the gasket is holding the glass (plexiglass) in, I pulled that out and the plates came right out.
I have new gasket material ordered, I'll get the 1/8" plexi cut up on the bandsaw and hopefully I'll be back in business soon.
On these older Casita's the gasket keeping the
windows in is called "Hehr 1/8 Glazing Bead", Hehr made the windows. But search for that and you'll find what you are looking for.