Surface prep before spraying gel
#1
Surface prep before spraying gel
Hello all. I'm in the final stages of my bilge redo. Getting ready to whale in the gel and I'm wondering how to properly prep the glass for gel. I have it sanded to 80 grit. When I was glassing the area I would use the shop vac to clean up between grinding and additional layup.
Can I just shop vac the area real good or do I have to wash it all down with acetone or a surface prep before shooting in the waxed gel?
Thanks, rob
Can I just shop vac the area real good or do I have to wash it all down with acetone or a surface prep before shooting in the waxed gel?
Thanks, rob
#2
yep just vac it out and maybe wipe it down with a damp cloth (acetone). Not sure if i am remembering wrong but i have been told to not use a traditional tack cloth for some reason when shooting raw gel. Havnt the slightest idea where i got that from but i have always used that rule, could be something i got from the guy i learned from twenty plus years ago and may not even apply any longer. Besides surface prep for gel isnt as critical as paint it just needs to be thoroughly sanded and dust free. The gel will bury anything.
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08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
Last edited by glassdave; 06-20-2013 at 08:54 AM.