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31 TE Rod Holder Gunnel Inserts 2003

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Patrick5590
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31 TE Rod Holder Gunnel Inserts 2003

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Hi,
I recently removed my 31 TE Rod Holder gunnel inserts and wondered if they are still available new or if anyone has any suggestions on refinishing them? I took them to a local body shop and they won't touch them. The concern is getting the paint to stick to the plastic they are molded in.
My goal is to clean them up and make them uniform in appearance. Right now one looks like it was repaired during the manufacturing process and the "fix" is coming to the surface. I've tried to clean and wax but the results are only mediocre.
Thank you,
Patrick
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Jkraft
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Re: 31 TE Rod Holder Gunnel Inserts 2003

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I just went through this on my 2002. My local automotive body shop sprayed them for me no problem. If they wont do it for you, take it to a boat yard and have it awlgripped unless you want to do it yourself.
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efishnsea
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Re: 31 TE Rod Holder Gunnel Inserts 2003

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I would try another place also.
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Patrick5590
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Re: 31 TE Rod Holder Gunnel Inserts 2003

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Ok, I'll try another body shop.
Thanks!
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Pitou
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Re: 31 TE Rod Holder Gunnel Inserts 2003

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Patrick5590 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 29, 2020 7:14 am Ok, I'll try another body shop.
Thanks!
They're ABS plastic and easily repaired and painted .. just like a motorcycle fairing.

The most likely suspect of who molded these for Albin would have been SSI Custom Plastics.
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- 2006 31TE / Hull# 221
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December '13 - April '23

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Carl
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Re: 31 TE Rod Holder Gunnel Inserts 2003

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I removed one of mine due to cracks in multiple places. These I repaired on the backside with epoxy and cloth. After repairs the front was sanded and prepped for paint. I used rustoleum gloss white topside paint. It matched the existing color very well. Can’t tell the difference. This was 4 seasons ago and so far repairs have held up fine. Good luck!!
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Patrick5590
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Re: 31 TE Rod Holder Gunnel Inserts 2003

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Thanks for the additional information, I'll report back when I make some progress on them.
Patrick
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