Paint over gel coat?
02-03-2006 | 11:25 PM
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Paint over gel coat?
I have a 28ft Eliminator and are pondering a facelift.
Is new gel coat even possible or too much work?
Or is painting a boat this size a better alternative?
Will the paint really last or am I just kidding myself?
Is new gel coat even possible or too much work?
Or is painting a boat this size a better alternative?
Will the paint really last or am I just kidding myself?
02-04-2006 | 06:58 AM
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Re: Paint over gel coat?
Originally Posted by betitbig
I have a 28ft Eliminator and are pondering a facelift.
Is new gel coat even possible or too much work?
Or is painting a boat this size a better alternative?
Will the paint really last or am I just kidding myself?
Is new gel coat even possible or too much work?
Or is painting a boat this size a better alternative?
Will the paint really last or am I just kidding myself?
02-05-2006 | 03:49 PM
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Re: Paint over gel coat?
Agree with FX that a quality Imron job will last. They only concern is that paint is significantly thinner than gel so be careful if you ever do any compound/wet sanding when detailing.
02-06-2006 | 04:39 PM
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Re: Paint over gel coat?
Not a big fan of that...if it is minor hairline type scratched you can get some Evercoat Gel Coat Scratch Patch. If you are adventerous or have bigger scratches.gouges you can use a Match n Patch (gel past with color pigments).
Concern on using paint to touch up scratches in the gel would be adhesion of the paint.
Concern on using paint to touch up scratches in the gel would be adhesion of the paint.
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