@@WihGlahIinteresting. Where did you find that info, i would be really interested to see. From what youtube says a Like is simply a form of engagement "The algorithm considers how users engage with the content, such as likes, comments, shares, and watch time. High engagement typically results in better visibility." Looking at like counters a like counts no matter what time it is pressed therefore i would assume it would still help with visability.
Thanks for the feedback on a fiberglass starter kit! I will see what we can do to make that available for you all in the near future. I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!
First we had This Old House with Bob Villia, then the world gave us Tim The Tool Man Taylor, and now TH-cam is bringing the American working man, Captain Joe Buskens. Keeping shit real and building boats in style.
@@JohnColeman-ul5rjNo it wasn’t, there is som videos when people are mixing and then reversing the rotation and unmixing. But to start the mix was just a few turns and under certain circumstances, or it was just a bullshit video with a reversing of the video., Who the f-k does those useless b-s videos? I guess, foreign country that has agenda to make us less skilled or more stupid….
@@JohnColeman-ul5rj I doubt it. There are some really stupid people on this planet that make all kinds of stupid, ignorant and uniformed comments. Next thing you know someone will tell us to mix the resin clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, and anticlockwise (counter clockwise) in the Southern Hemisphere! Captain Joe, a third generation boat builder puts all of this effort into helping others with these amazing videos, but some muppet that sits on his arse all day long is the expert. What a joke!
You need that pan on a smooth rolling cart so you don't need to go back and forth all the time. Excellent videos. I probably will never do this, but I am having a blast watching you work. One question though, do you need to apply wax for each top that you make using the mold? I'm guessing a new fresh wax job would be crucial in parting the mold from the top.
Haha, yep! I have one, but the t top plug is on it. Yes, you would need to apply at least one or two coats after ever part. I always wax a brand new mold 7 times before we pull the first part. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Capt Joe Fish bump family, Awesome video really appreciate how thorough you make the content in these projects Thankful for your time and knowledge the experience and fantastic advice
Recently started following this channel, doing a great job explaining why you use certain products. Good job explaining waxed and wax free gel coat and when they are used.
Best channel ever, i just fixed some more spots on my boat last night where the bow roller jacked up the front of the boat. All done becuse of your videos brother! I kicked up the mekp a little more this time and it was awesome i had about 10 mins then about 1 hour is was almost hard i left all night and just sanded today looking brand new man. this top is turning out killer
I’m a new follower to your work from Sweden. I have done some simpler boat works as hand laying glass/polyester for small boat repairs. Today my mostly work is still in the marine category but mostly in propulsion. One day I straighten axels to a innovative small boat manufacturer, other days a machine down a 15 000pound blank to be a 6 000ton piston rod that housing inside a prop to angle the blades of a 25 foot prop. I really like your videos because you are talking with real knowledge not as a very common new American style videos that disturbed me. “We are using a big fucking American 3.38 to 32 style 58 cutter by 52 company with a a 59 Milvakue 309 with av 53 collet bla bla bla bla” and then produce a bs video. When you are talking numbers that is a simple product placement and what it is. Like “This is a 14 tpi sawblade from xx” no more. That is knowledge and make it simple and really informative. 💖 As I have been working for 35 years and have a good knowledge and reputation in my business learned to appreciate knowledge and a good work as you do. My big sorrow is I might never be able to afford or own a boat of your craftsmanship. Craftsmanship is a thing we have to protect. For every year there is less and less people that actually know the meaning of it.
Thank you for your comment! I am glad you you are enjoying our style of video presentation, and I appreciate you watching all of the way from Sweden 🇸🇪!
That's the perfect texture laid down ready to accept lamination and provide really strong adhesion in between the layers, Joe does it like a boss👏👏👍🏻👍🏻 Always a real treat watching you work Joe thanks for sharing cannot wait for what's coming down the pipeline🫶,Peace.!!
Hi Joe great channel I'm from the UK been off work a while due to opp on my shoulder, can't do much at the moment, but watching your videos have been very educational for me .I've got an old Shetland boat which I'm going to fix up when I can .The information from your videos has given me ways in which to fix it Thank you very much.
I know I suggested it before (and haven't tried it out) But I reckon the cheap stone chip gun also called underbody sealing gun) you get for applying automotive chip coat to the underside of vehicles would work well probably 10 to 20 dollars... hell I've even painted a beetle bumper in the stuff... and it can lay that high viscosity goop pretty nicely... The local stone chip stuff even comes in a bottle that just screws on. so you could just empty one for a container... once again, dirt cheap compared to your other supplies
Great learning video! I’m building a slide-in camper from plywood using Glen-L plans. I want a gel coat finish instead of aluminum skin. I plan on laying 6ox fiberglass fabric over the outer plywood roof and sides. You stated gel coat has issues when applied over epoxy. Which of the three reins you mentioned (Epoxy, Polyester, Vinyl Ester) adheres best to prepared plywood and accepts gel coat. Obviously I’m looking for the best results and longevity. Thanks for your time and assistance!
Another excellent video and I can't wait to see how the new hard-top turns out and how you go about installing it on your 29. I've watched all of your videos at least three times and will watch some of them again. Will you be adding a RADAR system on the fiberglass hard top at some point?
Thanks for the significant effort to make these videos. It is gracious of you to share your knowledge and experience. You motivated me to make an entirely unnecessary floor-standing baitwell plug, mold and part for my 26' Shamrock. It came out great, but I have yet to make the actual tank and lid parts. Gotta fish! I have an ES G100 dump gun. It's great for molds, and simple to clean. What tip are you using - #6? I used it to re-gel coat (w/Duratec) my 20' Shamrock transom with a smaller #4 tip (3.1mm tip). It really lays it on fast! One has to concentrate on keeping it tipped up when not spraying because the gel coat will run right out. I've since got the G860 HVLP (2.5mm tip) for touch up work.
Very cool! I have always liked the Shamrocks, they are great boats! Funny, but I am not sure which tip I have on it currently. It is fairly large and used primarily for thicker materials like unthinned gelcoat. I need to to a video on different spray rigs and there setups at some point, so stay tuned. I really appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@FishBumpTV I like Shammy's so much I bought 2. Explaining different spray rigs, air compressor requirements and gun setup/spray pattern would help a lot of people. I'm still trying to perfect orange peel, lol!
@FishBumpTV Curious what tip was being used as well. Video looks like an 8, but not sure. I typically use a 6. What air pressure were you running it at?
Awesome video. Your channel is great because it targets DIYs trying to do things in a professional way. I sprayed my boat hull with a cheap HVLP gun as you described in this video and for the most part it came out great. All gelcoat I sprayed was mixed 50:50 with 904-001 Duratec Clear Hi-Gloss Additive and 1.5% MEKP. The temp was between 75 and 65f during the entire process. Foundation color coat, metal flake coat, and then 3 clear coats. That was yesterday and I ran out of time (and daylight) at the end. Now I'd like to add another 1 or 2 clear coats. Question: Can IO wet-sand the (mostly) cured gelcoat with, say 400 and then add another coat or 2? Same mix, might catalyze to 1.75% this time though. Thoughts? Thanks much!
That sounds great, thanks for sharing your experience! Yes, you should be able to come back over it the next day. Personally, I like to use 220 for our surface prep, just to give a like more bite to the surface. 400 could work, but it is pretty fine. Either could work, so just go with what you feel best about using. Hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching!
Your videos are great for learning fiberglassing and similar DYI. Thanks! One question, isn't there a risk that the dry CSM will stick to the first half when you flip the second half over the first one?
Glad you are enjoying the videos! It might seem like it would be a problem, but it isn't. Just be sure not to over saturate the csm initially and it will work great. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Thanks, and welcome to the channel! Yes, I do have a video here on the channel about drilling holes. You may have to scroll through a bit. I hope it helps!
Bro the videos are amazing keep the good work really useful for Aus DYI guys that want to repair and do some work in our boats or even build a boat if you have the space and money lol 😂
Pretty awesome. my sapphire blue Donzi paint job turned out pretty nice I’m happy with it for now anyway. It definitely is nice to have a helper. I got my daughter to help it was a great and precious moment she will never forget. You’re as bad as me wearing nice shirts idk how many times I’ve had a new shirt on. Oh well 😂
I’ve been looking for an orange gel coat exactly the color you are using for your mold. I want to use that color for the deck and topsides on my 1973 Havsfidra 20 offshore double-ender sloop. I found out that the tool gel coat is very tough stuff - That’s what I want! Can I use the tool gel coat orange to roll the topsides and deck? I would use No wax as I build coats, and then add wax myself for the final tool gel coat finish. I realize there is a LOT of sanding involved when you roll the gel coat, but I don’t mind sanding very much. I know a lot of folks hate that but I find it therapeutic! LOL!! Would love your thoughts on tool get coat for a super tough final gel coat. I’ve learned so much from your vids already. Thanks so much!!
I suppose you could use tooling gelcoat in that application. It is thicker and doesn't flow out as well as regular gelcoat does, and it cures very hard, but you already know that. You can add a clear additive like air dry from Orca composites. I have showed that in a few of my videos and it really helps gelcoat flow out alot smoother. Maybe you could do a test panel first, just to see how it goes before committing all the way. There are also orange conventional gelcoats available, if you wanted to go that route. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@FishBumpTV Joe, Thanks so much for your tips. I like your idea of a test panel. I think I’ll tape one in place on a vertical so I can simulate applying it on the cabin side and find out there if it lays down OK - better than doing it on the flat bench, where of course it comes out perfect, only later to find out it runs or sags all over the place! Ha! Thanks too for the tip on Air Dry from Orca Composites, It’s another thing to throw in the mix. I appreciate your advice, you make great presentations, and I do notice the little tricks here and there that I “see” but you don’t mention, cuz they come naturally to you after working in glass for so long! Great stuff!! Take care in that FL heat. I used to live over in Punta Gorda! I know...
Thanks! I plan on using a 1 Oz csm and 1 layer of 1708 on either side of a 3/4 in core wet out with a vinyl Ester resin. I will be showing that in our next video, so stay tuned!
Channel is brilliant great content and knowledge that will be around forever. Would you use the same gelcoat sprayer re-painting a boat hull?. Keep up the brilliant videos highlight of my week.
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the channel! I wouldn't use it for regelcoating a hull personally. It is great for laying down thick material in a mold, but a gravity feed, with a 2.0 or a 2.5 tip would be better for spraying the gelcoat out smooth. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Joe, thanks for your videos and explanations! On the dump gun, would you be so kind as to go through your setup? air pressure, gun setup, etc? I've been playing with pressures from 60-90 psi and the feed screw wide open and it seems I still cannot get the product sprayed before it kicks, approx. 32oz catalyzed between 1-1.5%, this is giving me about 10 minutes of spray time. I'm in the southeast so the weather is similar to yours.
Glad you are enjoying the videos! I will try to go over my spray rig setup for you all soon. High Temps really shorten the pot life, ten minutes is about all you can really hope for this time of year. I try to spray early or late in the day when Temps are lower. You can also try keeping you gelcoat in the air conditioning overnight, so it is cooler when you add the catalyst. That can give you a little more time. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
So what type of foam did you use making the plug. Played around a little and everyone I saw was using Pink Panther foam, but said you had to epoxy instead of other resin.
It is a 2 pound density polyester resin compatible insulation foam. I buy it at our local Advanced Plastics fiberglass distributor. I would imagine most larger fiberglass carriers would have something similar. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
As the sprayed out gel coat flows out over the eax coated mold it will disperse evenly as it flows with gravity accomplishing that mirror smooth glass like appearance almost like a calm clear lake when you can see your reflection. After an hour the gel coat was tacky but firm which was the ideal time to add the chopped strand matt because the resin bond will be great and the gel coat is firm enough to touch without disturbing it. The structure strength of the one layer of chopped strand matt will create a lightweight durable rooftop which will shed water and hold up to the environment better than cloth alone. Either way supporting it all overhead requires more thought. I'm really not sure because we haven't discussed adding any structural elements to the cast so Im assuming the support structure will accomplish this. Interestingly, the gel coat doesn't require a top coat.
@@FishBumpTV It's really good to observe a man that feels people are worthy of explanations, guidance, etc.. It must feel good. The local scrap yard here ( small freshwater lakes) piles up a heap of really cool old 1950's - 1970's , fiberglass hulls. There was heinous reservoir construction period then. They go to the waste fill, he scraps the metal motor and trailer. Some of the coolest ones resemble automobiles of that vintage.
My metalflake is coming off the topcoat on my bass boat. I was going to top coat with automotive clear. Should I cover with vinyl ester clear instead ?
I don't do any metal flake work, but I wouldn't recommend vinyl ester or epoxy for that. They tend to yellow over time with exposure to sunlight. Probably going to have to use a more traditional style clearcoat. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Worked in a place that made boats and fibreglass utility boxes they were about 7 x6 4 wide popped out the mold . Also made ice-cream van Topps. Bloody stinking place. Only guy wore a mask was the guy using a Diamond cutter .
It is much shorter. The promoter starts to wear off after about 2 months. If it doesn't cure at all, you can typically add in some new resin to re-promote it. I have seen VE that was a year old that still cured, and other times it has been less than 6 months and not cure.
It is going to be a little shorter shelf life on the vinyl Ester vs polyester. But you can add some fresh vinyl Ester to older vinyl Ester resins to extend its shelf life. Thanks for watching!
Other than your personal experience, how do you determine how much gel coat you will need for any particular project? Is there any formula to determine how much coverage you will get for a certain volume of gel coat?
Most resin and gelcoat manufacturers and distributors have coverage data, but I usually just go on my experience. I will try to make a video on that subject for you all soon. Thanks for watching!
It works great for high volume application of thick materials like gelcoat into a mold, but there is a little bit of a learning curve to using it. I will be testing a new gelcoat spray rig very soon here on the channel that is more of a traditional style that should be more user friendly, and at a very decent price point. So stay tuned and thanks for watching!
So if you are mixing gel coat with a drill in forward,,, when you go in reverse you will un mix the gel coat,,, that’s interesting 🤨,,, when it’s a liquid
No, not really.That was just a funny comment I had gotten before. I promise that it won't become unmixed whichever way you run the drill. Thanks for watching!
Interesting! You know, I think you are right! My Dad passed away over 30 yrs ago, and he used to say that. I never knew where that saying came from. You taught me something today! Thanks for the comment, it brought back some good memories.
Nice! I can see how a rushed "production" boat can end up with poor quality hidden behind beautiful gelcoat! Watching you work is a pleasant education!
I have every milwaukee tool under the sun. Using milwuakee tools doing anything fiberglass is like lighting your wallet on fire. Fiberglass will ruin everything it touches. Go to harbor freight, buy the 40$ sander and go to town. Your wallet will thank you later.
You got it!I have gotten some harsh comments on the basic tools I use, so it is great to hear from someone who understands why I use them. You don't always need the most expensive tools to do nice work, and it might intimidate the average DIYer if they think they have to have the very best tools to do a good job. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Who else clicks like before even watching?
I know I'm going to learn something as soon as I see your vids pop up in my feed. Worth every like.
That's awesome! Thank you so much!
I do, regards from the UK.
If you click like immediately YT disregards the like in the algorithm. wait until you have watched 2/3rd of the vod.
@@WihGlah Interesting, thanks!
@@WihGlahIinteresting. Where did you find that info, i would be really interested to see. From what youtube says a Like is simply a form of engagement "The algorithm considers how users engage with the content, such as likes, comments, shares, and watch time. High engagement typically results in better visibility."
Looking at like counters a like counts no matter what time it is pressed therefore i would assume it would still help with visability.
That starter kit you were talking about would be much appreciated. I love learning a new trade from you.
Thanks for the feedback on a fiberglass starter kit! I will see what we can do to make that available for you all in the near future. I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!
Nice clean work. You’re a great teacher! Camera man is doing nice work too!
Wow, thanks! We appreciate that!
Your Columbia shirt says it all; still clean, no resin on the sleeves. SKILL. I really appreciate these hands on videos by a master builder.
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Definitely one of the best channels on TH-cam. Not only do I look forward to and enjoy each new episode, but I always learn a few things as well.
Wow, thank you very much! I really appreciate your comment!
These are the best "how too" videos.....cant wait for the next one!!
Wow, thanks so much!
First we had This Old House with Bob Villia, then the world gave us Tim The Tool Man Taylor, and now TH-cam is bringing the American working man, Captain Joe Buskens. Keeping shit real and building boats in style.
Man, you are putting me in good company with those guys! I will take it! Thanks
I can't stop laughing at "unmixing" the resin.
Hahaha! I know man! That was one of the funniest comments I have gotten. Thanks for watching
I'm pretty sure that comment was a joke 😂😂 or I would hope it was.
@@JohnColeman-ul5rjNo it wasn’t, there is som videos when people are mixing and then reversing the rotation and unmixing. But to start the mix was just a few turns and under certain circumstances, or it was just a bullshit video with a reversing of the video.,
Who the f-k does those useless b-s videos? I guess, foreign country that has agenda to make us less skilled or more stupid….
@@JohnColeman-ul5rj I doubt it. There are some really stupid people on this planet that make all kinds of stupid, ignorant and uniformed comments. Next thing you know someone will tell us to mix the resin clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, and anticlockwise (counter clockwise) in the Southern Hemisphere! Captain Joe, a third generation boat builder puts all of this effort into helping others with these amazing videos, but some muppet that sits on his arse all day long is the expert. What a joke!
It’s true… but only if using a left hand mixer…..LOL
You need that pan on a smooth rolling cart so you don't need to go back and forth all the time. Excellent videos. I probably will never do this, but I am having a blast watching you work. One question though, do you need to apply wax for each top that you make using the mold? I'm guessing a new fresh wax job would be crucial in parting the mold from the top.
It really depends on how seasoned the mold is. For the first few pulls you would definitely need to apply wax every time.
Haha, yep! I have one, but the t top plug is on it. Yes, you would need to apply at least one or two coats after ever part. I always wax a brand new mold 7 times before we pull the first part. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Voted #1🏆🥇Channel, loving this series thanks again Captain Joe and the team absolute legends👍🇦🇺
Wow! That is kind! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Capt Joe Fish bump family, Awesome video really appreciate how thorough you make the content in these projects Thankful for your time and knowledge the experience and fantastic advice
What a nice comment! Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Recently started following this channel, doing a great job explaining why you use certain products. Good job explaining waxed and wax free gel coat and when they are used.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Beautiful work Captain Joe. Enjoying your channel.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Best channel ever, i just fixed some more spots on my boat last night where the bow roller jacked up the front of the boat. All done becuse of your videos brother! I kicked up the mekp a little more this time and it was awesome i had about 10 mins then about 1 hour is was almost hard i left all night and just sanded today looking brand new man. this top is turning out killer
Heck yeah man! Glad to help, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Thank you for sharing your time, resources and knowledge. It's amazing to watch a true craftsman at work...
Thank you so much, I am glad you are enjoying the videos!
I’m a new follower to your work from Sweden. I have done some simpler boat works as hand laying glass/polyester for small boat repairs.
Today my mostly work is still in the marine category but mostly in propulsion. One day I straighten axels to a innovative small boat manufacturer, other days a machine down a 15 000pound blank to be a 6 000ton piston rod that housing inside a prop to angle the blades of a 25 foot prop.
I really like your videos because you are talking with real knowledge not as a very common new American style videos that disturbed me. “We are using a big fucking American 3.38 to 32 style 58 cutter by 52 company with a a 59
Milvakue 309 with av 53 collet bla bla bla bla” and then produce a bs video.
When you are talking numbers that is a simple product placement and what it is. Like “This is a 14 tpi sawblade from xx” no more. That is knowledge and make it simple and really informative. 💖
As I have been working for 35 years and have a good knowledge and reputation in my business learned to appreciate knowledge and a good work as you do.
My big sorrow is I might never be able to afford or own a boat of your craftsmanship.
Craftsmanship is a thing we have to protect. For every year there is less and less people that actually know the meaning of it.
Thank you for your comment! I am glad you you are enjoying our style of video presentation, and I appreciate you watching all of the way from Sweden 🇸🇪!
Hi Captain Joe!
That top is looking great! Love your videos! Keep 'em coming!
All the best from California! 🧡
Thanks so much for watching from Sunny California!
That's the perfect texture laid down ready to accept lamination and provide really strong adhesion in between the layers, Joe does it like a boss👏👏👍🏻👍🏻 Always a real treat watching you work Joe thanks for sharing cannot wait for what's coming down the pipeline🫶,Peace.!!
Wow, thank you very much!
Hi Joe great channel I'm from the UK been off work a while due to opp on my shoulder, can't do much at the moment, but watching your videos have been very educational for me .I've got an old Shetland boat which I'm going to fix up when I can .The information from your videos has given me ways in which to fix it Thank you very much.
Thanks for watching all of the way from the UK 🇬🇧! I wish you a speedy recovery, and the very best with your boat project!
I meant the chemical starter kit. I have my own tools. Thanks for all you do.
OK, no problem! Thanks
Powder laundry detergent is great for cleaning too. I use it after work with resin.
Learn something new every time !
Fantastic, thanks for watching!
I work fiberglass also good teacher keep up good work
Cool, thanks!
I got to say I love your style of teaching. Thank you. I noticed you are not reducing the Gelcoat I would like to know what size nozzle are you using
Thanks, glad you are enjoying the videos! I believe it is a number 6 nozzle. I will try to make a video soon just on my spray setup for you all.
I know I suggested it before (and haven't tried it out) But I reckon the cheap stone chip gun also called underbody sealing gun) you get for applying automotive chip coat to the underside of vehicles would work well probably 10 to 20 dollars... hell I've even painted a beetle bumper in the stuff... and it can lay that high viscosity goop pretty nicely... The local stone chip stuff even comes in a bottle that just screws on. so you could just empty one for a container... once again, dirt cheap compared to your other supplies
Thanks for the suggestion and for watching! I will try to get one and test it out.
What size compressor nozzle did you use and did you thin the gelcoat at all?
Great learning video! I’m building a slide-in camper from plywood using Glen-L plans. I want a gel coat finish instead of aluminum skin. I plan on laying 6ox fiberglass fabric over the outer plywood roof and sides. You stated gel coat has issues when applied over epoxy. Which of the three reins you mentioned (Epoxy, Polyester, Vinyl Ester) adheres best to prepared plywood and accepts gel coat. Obviously I’m looking for the best results and longevity. Thanks for your time and assistance!
Another excellent video and I can't wait to see how the new hard-top turns out and how you go about installing it on your 29. I've watched all of your videos at least three times and will watch some of them again.
Will you be adding a RADAR system on the fiberglass hard top at some point?
Wow, thanks for watching! I don't have any plans to install Radar on the 29, but who knows. Maybe I will in the furure.
This is what i was considering for a tractor canopy.
Yes, it could certainly work for that as well. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the significant effort to make these videos. It is gracious of you to share your knowledge and experience. You motivated me to make an entirely unnecessary floor-standing baitwell plug, mold and part for my 26' Shamrock. It came out great, but I have yet to make the actual tank and lid parts. Gotta fish!
I have an ES G100 dump gun. It's great for molds, and simple to clean. What tip are you using - #6? I used it to re-gel coat (w/Duratec) my 20' Shamrock transom with a smaller #4 tip (3.1mm tip). It really lays it on fast! One has to concentrate on keeping it tipped up when not spraying because the gel coat will run right out. I've since got the G860 HVLP (2.5mm tip) for touch up work.
Very cool! I have always liked the Shamrocks, they are great boats! Funny, but I am not sure which tip I have on it currently. It is fairly large and used primarily for thicker materials like unthinned gelcoat. I need to to a video on different spray rigs and there setups at some point, so stay tuned. I really appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@FishBumpTV I like Shammy's so much I bought 2.
Explaining different spray rigs, air compressor requirements and gun setup/spray pattern would help a lot of people. I'm still trying to perfect orange peel, lol!
@FishBumpTV Curious what tip was being used as well. Video looks like an 8, but not sure. I typically use a 6. What air pressure were you running it at?
@@Avalonoutdoors My dump gun came with a #6 tip standard.
Great work 👍
Thanks so much!
Awesome video. Your channel is great because it targets DIYs trying to do things in a professional way. I sprayed my boat hull with a cheap HVLP gun as you described in this video and for the most part it came out great. All gelcoat I sprayed was mixed 50:50 with 904-001 Duratec Clear Hi-Gloss Additive and 1.5% MEKP. The temp was between 75 and 65f during the entire process. Foundation color coat, metal flake coat, and then 3 clear coats. That was yesterday and I ran out of time (and daylight) at the end. Now I'd like to add another 1 or 2 clear coats.
Question: Can IO wet-sand the (mostly) cured gelcoat with, say 400 and then add another coat or 2? Same mix, might catalyze to 1.75% this time though. Thoughts? Thanks much!
That sounds great, thanks for sharing your experience! Yes, you should be able to come back over it the next day. Personally, I like to use 220 for our surface prep, just to give a like more bite to the surface. 400 could work, but it is pretty fine. Either could work, so just go with what you feel best about using. Hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching!
Joe, the professor!
Haha! Thanks for watching!
Hot? Possibly 116° here in Sacramento California this Saturday.....
Love your channel learning a lot.....looking forward to next build...
Holy moly! That's crazy! Ok, I will stop complaining about it being hot down here. Thanks for watching from California!
Your videos are great for learning fiberglassing and similar DYI. Thanks! One question, isn't there a risk that the dry CSM will stick to the first half when you flip the second half over the first one?
Glad you are enjoying the videos! It might seem like it would be a problem, but it isn't. Just be sure not to over saturate the csm initially and it will work great. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Your videos are very good, subscribed after 2nd vid. Do you have a video or advice on drilling holes in gelcoat and fiberglass over plywood.
Thanks, and welcome to the channel! Yes, I do have a video here on the channel about drilling holes. You may have to scroll through a bit. I hope it helps!
Excellent.
Many thanks!
Hi joe love the videos, what size nozzle do you use when spraying gel coat, also what psi is at the spray gun thanks from Ireland
Bro the videos are amazing keep the good work really useful for Aus DYI guys that want to repair and do some work in our boats or even build a boat if you have the space and money lol 😂
Wow, thanks! Will do!
Pretty awesome. my sapphire blue Donzi paint job turned out pretty nice I’m happy with it for now anyway. It definitely is nice to have a helper. I got my daughter to help it was a great and precious moment she will never forget. You’re as bad as me wearing nice shirts idk how many times I’ve had a new shirt on. Oh well 😂
Fantastic! Glad your got your boat painted, and glad you have got a good helper!
Very good, great lesson!👏👏👏💯🏆🇧🇷
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!
I’ve been looking for an orange gel coat exactly the color you are using for your mold. I want to use that color for the deck and topsides on my 1973 Havsfidra 20 offshore double-ender sloop. I found out that the tool gel coat is very tough stuff - That’s what I want! Can I use the tool gel coat orange to roll the topsides and deck? I would use No wax as I build coats, and then add wax myself for the final tool gel coat finish. I realize there is a LOT of sanding involved when you roll the gel coat, but I don’t mind sanding very much. I know a lot of folks hate that but I find it therapeutic! LOL!! Would love your thoughts on tool get coat for a super tough final gel coat. I’ve learned so much from your vids already. Thanks so much!!
I suppose you could use tooling gelcoat in that application. It is thicker and doesn't flow out as well as regular gelcoat does, and it cures very hard, but you already know that. You can add a clear additive like air dry from Orca composites. I have showed that in a few of my videos and it really helps gelcoat flow out alot smoother. Maybe you could do a test panel first, just to see how it goes before committing all the way. There are also orange conventional gelcoats available, if you wanted to go that route. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@FishBumpTV Joe, Thanks so much for your tips. I like your idea of a test panel. I think I’ll tape one in place on a vertical so I can simulate applying it on the cabin side and find out there if it lays down OK - better than doing it on the flat bench, where of course it comes out perfect, only later to find out it runs or sags all over the place! Ha!
Thanks too for the tip on Air Dry from Orca Composites, It’s another thing to throw in the mix. I appreciate your advice, you make great presentations, and I do notice the little tricks here and there that I “see” but you don’t mention, cuz they come naturally to you after working in glass for so long! Great stuff!! Take care in that FL heat. I used to live over in Punta Gorda! I know...
@@mobiuslooped1551 Hope the suggestions help, and I appreciate your support of the channel!
Nice fast work. How many layers of glass and coring will you use?
Thanks! I plan on using a 1 Oz csm and 1 layer of 1708 on either side of a 3/4 in core wet out with a vinyl Ester resin. I will be showing that in our next video, so stay tuned!
Channel is brilliant great content and knowledge that will be around forever. Would you use the same gelcoat sprayer re-painting a boat hull?. Keep up the brilliant videos highlight of my week.
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the channel! I wouldn't use it for regelcoating a hull personally. It is great for laying down thick material in a mold, but a gravity feed, with a 2.0 or a 2.5 tip would be better for spraying the gelcoat out smooth. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Thank you for the help channel is brilliant
Joe, thanks for your videos and explanations!
On the dump gun, would you be so kind as to go through your setup? air pressure, gun setup, etc? I've been playing with pressures from 60-90 psi and the feed screw wide open and it seems I still cannot get the product sprayed before it kicks, approx. 32oz catalyzed between 1-1.5%, this is giving me about 10 minutes of spray time.
I'm in the southeast so the weather is similar to yours.
Glad you are enjoying the videos! I will try to go over my spray rig setup for you all soon. High Temps really shorten the pot life, ten minutes is about all you can really hope for this time of year. I try to spray early or late in the day when Temps are lower. You can also try keeping you gelcoat in the air conditioning overnight, so it is cooler when you add the catalyst. That can give you a little more time. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Unmixing the resin! Right up there with wending the new kid to find the skyhook! Classic🤣
Could you spray the resin with your dump gun?
Haha, yep! You could spray resin with it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
So what type of foam did you use making the plug. Played around a little and everyone I saw was using Pink Panther foam, but said you had to epoxy instead of other resin.
It is a 2 pound density polyester resin compatible insulation foam. I buy it at our local Advanced Plastics fiberglass distributor. I would imagine most larger fiberglass carriers would have something similar. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
How heavy do you think this glass hardtop with the frame holding it up , with no rod holders or anything else attached or bolted on ??
As the sprayed out gel coat flows out over the eax coated mold it will disperse evenly as it flows with gravity accomplishing that mirror smooth glass like appearance almost like a calm clear lake when you can see your reflection. After an hour the gel coat was tacky but firm which was the ideal time to add the chopped strand matt because the resin bond will be great and the gel coat is firm enough to touch without disturbing it. The structure strength of the one layer of chopped strand matt will create a lightweight durable rooftop which will shed water and hold up to the environment better than cloth alone. Either way supporting it all overhead requires more thought. I'm really not sure because we haven't discussed adding any structural elements to the cast so Im assuming the support structure will accomplish this. Interestingly, the gel coat doesn't require a top coat.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@FishBumpTV It's really good to observe a man that feels people are worthy of explanations, guidance, etc.. It must feel good. The local scrap yard here ( small freshwater lakes) piles up a heap of really cool old 1950's - 1970's , fiberglass hulls. There was heinous reservoir construction period then. They go to the waste fill, he scraps the metal motor and trailer. Some of the coolest ones resemble automobiles of that vintage.
When is the buskins 29 going deep dropping?
That's a good question! It's probably going to have to be after our summer break charter season, so stay tuned and thanks for watching!
My metalflake is coming off the topcoat on my bass boat.
I was going to top coat with automotive clear.
Should I cover with vinyl ester clear instead ?
Resin
I don't do any metal flake work, but I wouldn't recommend vinyl ester or epoxy for that. They tend to yellow over time with exposure to sunlight. Probably going to have to use a more traditional style clearcoat. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
This might sound like a silly question,but were did the mold come from..
I built the pattern and the mold. It is all documented here on the channel. Thanks for watching
Worked in a place that made boats and fibreglass utility boxes they were about 7 x6 4 wide popped out the mold . Also made ice-cream van Topps. Bloody stinking place. Only guy wore a mask was the guy using a Diamond cutter .
Wow, thanks for watching and commenting!
Dzięki za film 😊😊😊😊
You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Clankin & Bangin should be on a shirt! 😂😂😂
Haha, I hear ya! Thanks for watching!
Is the shelf life for Vinyl Ester Resin about the same as Polyester Resin?
It is much shorter. The promoter starts to wear off after about 2 months. If it doesn't cure at all, you can typically add in some new resin to re-promote it. I have seen VE that was a year old that still cured, and other times it has been less than 6 months and not cure.
It is going to be a little shorter shelf life on the vinyl Ester vs polyester. But you can add some fresh vinyl Ester to older vinyl Ester resins to extend its shelf life. Thanks for watching!
How much $$ do you have in building the plug, mold and layup?
Can't wait to pop that mold like a pimple 😅
Haha, that's a good one! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Why can’t I ever be first to see the video I always miss it by a few minutes
I am sure you will be first someday! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!
Other than your personal experience, how do you determine how much gel coat you will need for any particular project? Is there any formula to determine how much coverage you will get for a certain volume of gel coat?
Most resin and gelcoat manufacturers and distributors have coverage data, but I usually just go on my experience. I will try to make a video on that subject for you all soon. Thanks for watching!
How do you like that gun
It works great for high volume application of thick materials like gelcoat into a mold, but there is a little bit of a learning curve to using it. I will be testing a new gelcoat spray rig very soon here on the channel that is more of a traditional style that should be more user friendly, and at a very decent price point. So stay tuned and thanks for watching!
Why not put the red liquid in the cup before the clear liquid it would mix when you pour it in.
On a rush procedure, he takes time to explain. Voilà !
Happy to share with you all! Thanks for watching and commenting!
So if you are mixing gel coat with a drill in forward,,, when you go in reverse you will un mix the gel coat,,, that’s interesting 🤨,,, when it’s a liquid
No, not really.That was just a funny comment I had gotten before. I promise that it won't become unmixed whichever way you run the drill. Thanks for watching!
Brillcream a little dab'll do ya, must have originated from your dad. It's an old men's hair grease slogan before your time lol...
Interesting! You know, I think you are right! My Dad passed away over 30 yrs ago, and he used to say that. I never knew where that saying came from. You taught me something today! Thanks for the comment, it brought back some good memories.
UNMIX IT?! LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Hahaha, I know Right!! Funny stuff man! Thanks for watching
Nice! I can see how a rushed "production" boat can end up with poor quality hidden behind beautiful gelcoat! Watching you work is a pleasant education!
I'm glad you are enjoying the hands-on shop time! Thanks for watching!
I'm pretty sure the "Unmixing" comment was a joke.
Idk, maybe! But it was still pretty funny! Thanks for watching and commenting
I have every milwaukee tool under the sun. Using milwuakee tools doing anything fiberglass is like lighting your wallet on fire. Fiberglass will ruin everything it touches. Go to harbor freight, buy the 40$ sander and go to town. Your wallet will thank you later.
Notice how he keeps his nice blue shirt clean as well. Tougher than it looks no doubt.
You got it!I have gotten some harsh comments on the basic tools I use, so it is great to hear from someone who understands why I use them. You don't always need the most expensive tools to do nice work, and it might intimidate the average DIYer if they think they have to have the very best tools to do a good job. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
If God wanted men to build plastic boats, he would have made plastic trees.