revisiting gel coat

[Mark Mel]

My 77' cd27 has numerous cracks on top. The gel coat no longer has that bright glassy look either (even after compound and polish). I'm thinking that a full covering of gel coat or some other solution would restore the top side to a bright new look.

I read through the earlier posts but would like to know what a complete gel coat job requires. What needs to come off before this job get done ? Is gel coat the best answer ?



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[sloopjohnl]

mark,

repair the cracks, clean the top and paint it with a good two-part epoxy paint. if you're not a spray painter, get a pro to do it. brushed or rolled on will never look good.

[John R.]

My 77' cd27 has numerous cracks on top. The gel coat no longer has that bright glassy look either (even after compound and polish). I'm thinking that a full covering of gel coat or some other solution would restore the top side to a bright new look.

I read through the earlier posts but would like to know what a complete gel coat job requires. What needs to come off before this job get done ? Is gel coat the best answer ?

Mark,
I believe after you do your homework on all the options you will come to the conclusion that a linear polyurethane topside refinish job is your best option from all perspectives.
Examples: Awlgrip, Imron, Porter, Sterling, et al.

[Catherine Monaghan]

Mark,

Bennett Marine has a couple of videos that may help -- a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out their <a href="http://www.bennettmarine.com/paint_fibr ... website</a>.

Fiberglass Repairs Made Easy

Volume 1: Fiberglass Repair & Gelcoat Damage

Covers grinding out damaged material, applying new fiberglass laminate, shaping to original lines and finishing.
54 min.
H617WS
$29.95

Volume 2: How to Repair Gelcoat

Learn to mix matching colors, fill scratches and voids, spray gelcoat and final finishing.
43 min.
H618WS
$29.95


catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
<a href="http://www.hometown.aol.com/bcomet/real ... lization's Home Page</a>

My 77' cd27 has numerous cracks on top. The gel coat no longer has that bright glassy look either (even after compound and polish). I'm thinking that a full covering of gel coat or some other solution would restore the top side to a bright new look.

I read through the earlier posts but would like to know what a complete gel coat job requires. What needs to come off before this job get done ? Is gel coat the best answer ?

catherine_monaghan@merck.com