Rolling on gel coat?

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by wrv993, Apr 30, 2012.

  1. Apr 30, 2012 #1
    wrv993

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    Just out of curiosity... Has anyone rolled gel coat on the exterior of a hull? What was the outcome, looks, durability? I know it's usually sprayed on the exterior... but that option is not available for me. I originally intended on buying a two part paint to finish the exterior of my hull (and probably still will) BUT, i have a load of gel coat sitting around from a previous project and figured I could possibly save a few bucks by just adding a pigment to the gel coat I already have. Thanks
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2012 #2
    Brett

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    Yes...awful lot of sanding involved afterwards though... :-[

    I think the term used to describe it by my fishin' bud was "alligator finish" ;D
     
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  5. May 1, 2012 #3
    cutrunner

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    I too, have tried it. Dont even bother with it... It will cost you more money in sand paper than awlgrip with brush converter will.
     
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  6. May 1, 2012 #4
    jms

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    brushing awlgrip - rolling and tipping awlgrip - doing this on any surface either than a non skid deck,should be punishible crimes !
    attempting to roll on gel coat,as a topside finish is equally as bad...
     
    jms, May 1, 2012
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  7. May 1, 2012 #5
    Brett

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    30 years too late for that nugget of knowledge kreepa... ;) ;D
     
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  8. May 1, 2012 #6
    jms

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    we all learn by mistakes - hence the term "experience"...
     
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  9. May 2, 2012 #7
    wrv993

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    Thanks for all the input. Guess I'll throw that idea out... deff don't want an 'alligator finish' haha. I figured sanding would be a royal PITA if I were to roll it on. Anymore sanding is that last thing I need :-/
     
    wrv993, May 2, 2012
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  10. May 2, 2012 #8
    jms

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    any time gel coat is used,aside from being used in a mold or a deck - the gel coat will require sanding,and compounding - use a good 2 part paint - like awlgrip...
     
    jms, May 2, 2012
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