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Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-11-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,284
Posted By jtanner

do your compounding before trying to match the...

do your compounding before trying to match the gelcoat. An Evercoat repair kit with color tubes will be the easiest, at least to protect the fiberglass. After compounding try some 3M finesse it II...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-07-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,671
Posted By jtanner

Most gelcoats only adhere to fiberglass, most...

Most gelcoats only adhere to fiberglass, most resins and gelcoat.
Gelcoat will adhere to fillers like 3M marine filler.
Tip:
When filling areas with a filler and plan to topcoat with a gelcoat or...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-08-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,500
Posted By jtanner

I don't think they are out of business. I use...

I don't think they are out of business. I use their descaler and found it at Bottom Paint Store.
Forum: Formula
01-12-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,905
Posted By jtanner

You can use a bottom paint remover ...

You can use a bottom paint remover (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/boat-bottom-paint-bottom-paint-remover-c-13523_13538.html)like Marine Paint Stripper by Sea Hawk Paints works really well. It is...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
11-06-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,512
Posted By jtanner

There is a great silver color by Silver Bullet ...

There is a great silver color by Silver Bullet (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/silver-bullet-friction-reducing-coating-p-9483.html?zenid=68f5606616f0e13d9efab005ac7d9bf1)(SeaHawk). For fresh water...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
01-11-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 87,634
Posted By jtanner

You could also try Duralux marine enamel...

You could also try Duralux marine enamel (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/topside-boat-paint-marine-enamels-c-13630_13646.html) - this is used on cruise ships and marine and industrial applications....
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
03-24-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,804
Posted By jtanner

Sea Hawk Mission Bay...

Sea Hawk Mission Bay (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/Mission-Bay-Self-Polishing-COPPER-FREE-Bottom-Paint-GL-4000-GL.htm) is also an excellent competitor to Vivid. It has bright colors and does not...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
02-22-2010, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By jtanner

Never heard of it. Probably some sort of epoxy. I...

Never heard of it. Probably some sort of epoxy. I would stick with gelcoat. Gelcoat has been used for years, and if you want added protection for below the waterline...you put an epoxy barrier on the...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
02-15-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,047
Posted By jtanner

Here are a couple of choices for gelcoat spray...

Here are a couple of choices for gelcoat spray guns (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/Gel-Coat-Spray-Gun-and-Tools_c232.htm).
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
02-10-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,884
Posted By jtanner

A good quality marine paint stripper ...

A good quality marine paint stripper (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/Marine-Paint-Stripper-5GL-1280-5GL.htm)works well. You just need to be patient. The trick is to keep the marine stripper moist....
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-22-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,571
Posted By jtanner

If you want a teflon paint bottom paint, you can...

If you want a teflon paint bottom paint, you can use Silver Bullet (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/Silver-Bullet-Friction-Reducing-Coating-QT-400-Series.htm). Let me know if you want any tips on the...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-22-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,571
Posted By jtanner

Awlgrip is considered a "Topside paint". It is...

Awlgrip is considered a "Topside paint". It is the most used marine paint in the industry, but does not stand up to prolonged water exposure below the waterline.

If you plan on leaving your boat...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-16-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,109
Posted By jtanner

You can get the 3M Premium Marine Filler ...

You can get the 3M Premium Marine Filler (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/3M-Marine-Premium-Filler-46006-1-Gallon-M46006.htm)here too. They also carry the 3M high strength filler...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-14-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,171
Posted By jtanner

Roll and Tip... While spraying Awlgrip Paint...

Roll and Tip...

While spraying Awlgrip Paint (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/Topside-Boat-Paint_c34.htm)will achieve the best results, "rolling and Tipping", can produce a spray-like finish. You...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-29-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,700
Posted By jtanner

Another fanatastic marine paint stripper ...

Another fanatastic marine paint stripper (http://www.bottompaintstore.com/Bottom-Paint-Remover_c130.htm)is by Sea Hawk. It is one of the best strippers out there. The Peal Away works well too.

I...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
11-25-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,171
Posted By jtanner

Gel coat lasts longer than paint, but is more...

Gel coat lasts longer than paint, but is more labor intensive. Are you planning on doing it yourself? If you have not worked with gel coat before I would recommend painting it. Awlgrip...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-13-2009, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,937
Posted By jtanner

Interlux has done a great job marketing the...

Interlux has done a great job marketing the products, but there are better products out there, and some easier to use.

Sea Hawk (http://www.seahawkpaints.com/) has a high build epoxy (Tuff Stuff)...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-09-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,937
Posted By jtanner

You can not use soda media in a sandblasting...

You can not use soda media in a sandblasting unit. It requires different equipment, pressure, hoses, tip etc. Using soda blasting is less likely to cause damage to fiberglass than sandblasting.
...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-06-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,322
Posted By jtanner

Awlgrip will look great, but gel coat will hold...

Awlgrip will look great, but gel coat will hold up to scratching better, and is easy to buff out than Awlgrip.

This is the cheapest I found to buy Awlgrip....
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-06-2009, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By jtanner

I would take a look at the Sea Hawk Paints...

I would take a look at the Sea Hawk Paints system.

They have an easy-to-use high-build epoxy system that is used by many OEM (Hatteras, Viking). They have an epoxy called Tuff Stuff...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
09-30-2009, 06:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,414
Posted By jtanner

I would use a marine paint stripper since you are...

I would use a marine paint stripper since you are only talking about a small area.

http://www.bottompaintstore.com/Bottom-Paint-Remover_c130.htm
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