TOPIC: Gel Coat resto

Gel Coat resto 13 years 10 months ago #41025

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I read an artical a week or so ago about gel coat resto,
It went over the proper type polishers by part number and mfg
And the type of compound or wet sand paper with dish soap ?
I can not re-find the thread.Can someone please point me in the right direction.
Thanks In advance.
Robert A Huck

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Re:Gel Coat resto 13 years 10 months ago #41026

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Robert, if you'll click the "Research" button in the toolbar at the top of the page in the header, there are several good articles in the Restoration section there on this subject. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Gel Coat resto 13 years 10 months ago #41033

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I think this is the tread you are looking for Robert.

www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/2-main-forum/30987-anyone-use-this-qsnake-oilq.html#31836

I followed the Professor's advice and can tell you while time consuming it works. I have had numerous people in the neighborhood ask if I had painted the hull and what product only to tell them it was the original gel coat.

Melanie

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Re:Gel Coat resto 13 years 10 months ago #41037

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Re:Gel Coat resto 13 years 10 months ago #41038

Oceans2 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 247 Karma: 26 Thank you received: 0	Another...... www.fiberglassics.com/research/109-restoring-gel-coat.html Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Gel Coat resto 13 years 10 months ago #41058

Oceans2 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 247 Karma: 26 Thank you received: 0	Lets see if this works.This photo was taken this past weekend at the LaConner Classic Yacht and Car show. I don't have a before shot on this computer. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Gel Coat resto 13 years 10 months ago #41173

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Ok I went tosee the boat today..it was painted at some time??is this going to be a pain to get off to do the gel coat work ? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Gel Coat resto 13 years 10 months ago #41183

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FANTM58 wrote:

is this going to be a pain to get off to do the gel coat work ?

Yes!My thought is that there was a reason someone painted over the original gel coat. Unless the paint is peeling,flaking,crazing,etc sand,fill,seal,prime and topcoat with your favorite color. That said here is a thread that discusses some options. Good luck.

Melanie

www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/2-main-forum/39109-removing-paint-from-fiberglass.html#39109