Using a custom spray gun with a pressurized bottle to spray gelcoat on the decks of two whale watching boats owned by conscious breath adventures, then a touchup gun to finish off the motor wells.. Gel-coat is the most common finish for recreational and commercial fiberglass boats. it accomplishes two important roles on boats: first, it looks good! it is available in many colors and provides a smooth, attractive finish. it also provides important protection for the fiberglass laminate structure beneath.. Applying gel coat. turn the boat upside down if you can so you have a better working angle. clean with soap and water and wipe with a rag damp with acetone to remove old wax, oil or grease..
Specializing in fiberglass, gel coat, osmosis blisters, boat repair. also a free learning center with many photos, lessons & tips for the diy boat owner. with over 45 years of experience.. Being that my boat is 10 years old she has a few fine gel coat cracks here and there. i know i can buy a paste style gel coat, route out the cracks and then fill and sand down as i have done it before, but i feel like there has to be a way to maybe scape out the crack real fine and just apply a self leveling thinned out paste or thickened white matching paint that is flexible enough to fill. Specializing in fiberglass, gel coat, osmosis blisters, boat repair. also a free learning center with many photos, lessons & tips for the diy boat owner. with over 45 years of experience..
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