aw man those things are cool . its crazy how each era has its on personality of design. if you have an instagram or a youtube where we can all see her your welcome to toss up a LINK PUT ATTENTION 233 AMERICAS IN FRONT.
I love Gel coat. THe trick to a factory mirror finish is to Wet sand From 400 grit to 3000 grit. ITs alot of work. in sanding but it will last a life time if you take care of your boat. Build up your Paint layers. Check for your high low spots as you go. Final step is to get to wet sanding. FYI you can take your gel coat and add silica powder to it. thicken it up into a _Peanut butter texture. use it to fill any chips and holes in gel coat.
YYOOOOOOO!!! THIS GUY WITH THE TIPS!! im literally making a list of supplies to check the shop for and saw this. Thanks! IT'S one thing to know this stuff in theory or to have paid someone to do it . it's totally different to have done it ... The truth comes when the sun hits the gel. lol you either gonna be hazy or on Glass! glass!
You know it my guy. im working at keeping um flowing. i got a bunch of other stories to tell you like when i couldn't work on the boat i built a small boat from scratch out fited an intex inflatable boat with an electric motor lol mistakes were made the coast gaurd was called yikes lol
there's always more than one way to skin a cat ! lol The Gel coat process is what you make it . i could have bought a product called Alex seal that self levels but FGCI was presented to me buy the people i buy my supplies from they called FGCI and they all quarter back me through the whole process. . . the roller i used was perfect once i figured it out. il try and post some pictures of the roll pattern it looks just like spray. ive been using their product for a few years its consistent and for my lower skill level i need that lol .
there's always more than one way to skin a cat ! lol The Gel coat process is what you make it . i could have bought a product called Alex seal that self levels but FGCI was presented to me buy the people i buy my supplies from they called FGCI and they all quarter back me through the whole process. . . the roller i used was perfect once i figured it out. il try and post some pictures of the roll pattern it looks just like spray. i've been using their product for a few years its consistent and for my lower skill level i need that lol .
Did you end up Using the two gallons? I have literally the same boat, but plan on spraying gel coat with duratech which should cut down on the polishing
i had to add the wax but it was simple once i got going i got a rhythm and getting the mixture just right was a breeze . the hardner is called mepk if remember correctly but i don't think its a product name but a chemical compound like peroxide . ill look it up for you and hit you back . but they always put it in a lil squeeze type bottle with every purchase i make . but its the standard for what's used as a hardener. The new filler wasn't fgci. it was an auto motive filler product i was happy with it . it was way easier than i thought it would be to use i can get the name of it and a picture next time i go back . i didn't go to deep in the process because i knew you guys would prob already know a ton about it. its always been the plan to answer your question as best i can. you have access to me so you can always ask .
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) is the industry standard catalyst and is required with all polyester ... per Googles explanation. lol I hope this helped.
@@TheYachtsman I know what it is... I have over 20 years experience with fiberglass. Im just surprised they pushed you to re-gelcoating the boat with very little prep. Gelcoat can become very brittle if it gets too thick and will crack. Also, if the hull itself has more flex then the gelcoat will allow it will crack as well. Gelcoat thickness when sprayed rolled or brushed must be certain thickness or cannot exceed a certain thickness or it will crack. your best bet was to Awlgrip the hull. Good luck
@@TheYachtsman this must not be the St Pete location off 19.. A bunch of old school fiberglass guys that are walking encyclopedias in the St pete location... I hope they steered you the right way and werent just trying to push product.
Nice job! I've got a 233 but I believe it's a 1970's era. Can't wait to see your finished product.
aw man those things are cool . its crazy how each era has its on personality of design. if you have an instagram or a youtube where we can all see her your welcome to toss up a LINK PUT ATTENTION 233 AMERICAS IN FRONT.
I love Gel coat. THe trick to a factory mirror finish is to Wet sand From 400 grit to 3000 grit. ITs alot of work. in sanding but it will last a life time if you take care of your boat. Build up your Paint layers. Check for your high low spots as you go. Final step is to get to wet sanding. FYI you can take your gel coat and add silica powder to it. thicken it up into a _Peanut butter texture. use it to fill any chips and holes in gel coat.
YYOOOOOOO!!! THIS GUY WITH THE TIPS!! im literally making a list of supplies to check the shop for and saw this. Thanks! IT'S one thing to know this stuff in theory or to have paid someone to do it . it's totally different to have done it ... The truth comes when the sun hits the gel. lol you either gonna be hazy or on Glass! glass!
Keep them coming dude, glad you're feeling better
You know it my guy. im working at keeping um flowing. i got a bunch of other stories to tell you like when i couldn't work on the boat i built a small boat from scratch out fited an intex inflatable boat with an electric motor lol mistakes were made the coast gaurd was called yikes lol
@@TheYachtsman That sounds amazing lmao I'd love to hear it
@@hamzzz1176 I'll add it to the cue bud!!
Good luck! Good job 👍
Thanks my Guy .um at it !!
😅dam bro two wrecks in one year time I’m glad to see that you are okay now I would just stay off 😂road now I love the sea
OOWWWW Man thanks . it was almost like some thing was out to get me lol lol but im chugging along we are deff sea ward bound! for sure!
Dont leave us hangin on the story about the note!!!
I'm working on Getting it out asap !
I thought painting a boat sapposed to be rolled then tipped with a paint brush to make it smooth and shiny ?
It's gel coat not paint. It's not gonna come out smooth and shiny unless is sprayed on and even then it'll still need to be wet sanded and polished
there's always more than one way to skin a cat ! lol The Gel coat process is what you make it . i could have bought a product called Alex seal that self levels but FGCI was presented to me buy the people i buy my supplies from they called FGCI and they all quarter back me through the whole process. . . the roller i used was perfect once i figured it out. il try and post some pictures of the roll pattern it looks just like spray. ive been using their product for a few years its consistent and for my lower skill level i need that lol .
there's always more than one way to skin a cat ! lol The Gel coat process is what you make it . i could have bought a product called Alex seal that self levels but FGCI was presented to me buy the people i buy my supplies from they called FGCI and they all quarter back me through the whole process. . . the roller i used was perfect once i figured it out. il try and post some pictures of the roll pattern it looks just like spray. i've been using their product for a few years its consistent and for my lower skill level i need that lol .
Spoken like a man who's had fiber glass in his for arms and gel coat on his fav jeans lol ... lol
Did you end up
Using the two gallons? I have literally the same boat, but plan on spraying gel coat with duratech which should cut down on the polishing
What was the hardner used to get the gelcoat to kick?I dont see that in the process. Is this a new product from fgci? Is there wax in that gelcoat?
i had to add the wax but it was simple once i got going i got a rhythm and getting the mixture just right was a breeze . the hardner is called mepk if remember correctly but i don't think its a product name but a chemical compound like peroxide . ill look it up for you and hit you back . but they always put it in a lil squeeze type bottle with every purchase i make . but its the standard for what's used as a hardener. The new filler wasn't fgci. it was an auto motive filler product i was happy with it . it was way easier than i thought it would be to use i can get the name of it and a picture next time i go back . i didn't go to deep in the process because i knew you guys would prob already know a ton about it. its always been the plan to answer your question as best i can. you have access to me so you can always ask .
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) is the industry standard catalyst and is required with all polyester ... per Googles explanation. lol I hope this helped.
@@TheYachtsman I know what it is... I have over 20 years experience with fiberglass. Im just surprised they pushed you to re-gelcoating the boat with very little prep. Gelcoat can become very brittle if it gets too thick and will crack. Also, if the hull itself has more flex then the gelcoat will allow it will crack as well. Gelcoat thickness when sprayed rolled or brushed must be certain thickness or cannot exceed a certain thickness or it will crack. your best bet was to Awlgrip the hull. Good luck
@@flnative7553 wasn't much of a push lol 😂😂 stores run by a gang of pretty women! I was out numbered and out classed had no chance from go.
@@TheYachtsman this must not be the St Pete location off 19.. A bunch of old school fiberglass guys that are walking encyclopedias in the St pete location... I hope they steered you the right way and werent just trying to push product.