Hi all . in this video How to topcoat/gelcoat a boat, im showing how i topcoated/gelcoated my boat .i hope this helps with any jobs you have coming up .
Thanks for this encouraging video. I have made a few replies to some comment questions. One point...I was taught to leave a thick stand-up edge at the end of each section and not feather it out like you would for house paint. If you have to stop work for any reason (dont answer phone calls or chat to visitors...😀), a thin feathered edge will not build up heat to cure properly and the overlap area will 'tripe' (wrinkle) when you restart. Also, prep. is king...scrounge plastic ice-cream containers whenever you see them, and always have rolls of kitchen paper towels at hand.
Liked the video not like the other videos out there. Your clear and up front with no long introduction to the job. This is going to help me redcoat my own yacht. I was afraid to paint the boat with gel coat now I am more comfortable with having a go at it.
Good thing with this stuff . Just get it on and don't worry about how it looks . It's all about getting enough material on so you can cut and polish it . I'm glad you found the video helpful
@@westcoastprojects01hello I’m going to be buying a boat this year and repainting it myself but I’m new to this 🤷🏻♂️can you recommend a quality sanding rotary tool like the one your using and a link to a good quality fibreglass boat paint company? I’ve got some acetone and hull cleaner and gel coat and all the tools but wanting a really good quality main body paint for the final job and I like jet black any help would be really appreciated and what type of grits aswell cheers
Good video. Kept the purpose real. "It's a fishing boat." If the fish aren't biting it's not the paint finish that stopped them. Looking forward to your next video. Hand rolling and finishing will be an interesting result to watch.
Try a %100 natural bristle brush. The tips are finer than man made nylon or polyester and it will hide the brush strokes much better, leaving a more slick and “laid down” finish.
In a controlled environment like your shop, I would have done a no-wax Gel then a light spray with a finishing Gel then buff with Aqua Buff 1000-W Fast Cut Compound, followed by Aqua Buff 2000- for a mirror finished (I refuse to sand) I did this back in 2009 on my 84 Wellcraft V-20 it still looks amazing to this day. I like your work and simplicity, thanks for sharing. Hopefully, folks can see how easy it is to use Gel, most people are scared of the product.
I have sprayed Gelcoat mixed with Ferro brand "Patch Boost" in an Acrylic mini spray gun to blend in repairs into existing Gelcoat on boats. You have 10 minutes before cleaning the gun out with Acetone. Works a charm. If you are recoating an entire boat, an epoxy primer with a Acrylic Polyurethane top coat is the better finish. Flat and high gloss mirror finish straight out of the gun with no refinishing, that is as long as you avoid runs. Any colour you like.
The way to go is spraying, of course you need to add acetone to thin the product and a gun that will handle a heavy material like gellcoat. Knowing what I've learned over the yrs I would use an airless sprayer to get a smoother finish. You don't want to use as much catalyst as they recommend because it can kick up in the gun you also have to be a fast sprayer.get it on and guick clean the sprayer or gun.
Your right about not needing a expensive brush. But you also need to be qualified to use it 😁all you had to do get it full of paint. Then wipe out, then just ah touch of paint on the end then put lines in your roller marks. Doesn't hurt to thin your dipping paint ah little bit either.
Thanks bro, that was a great video. Im a hobby builder with epoxy, not polyester, but I enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing. Is there no way of spraying on the gelcoat? I know that it is sprayed into the moulds before lamination.
You can spray it with a gravity feed gun using set-up pre-measured popcorn cups...it leaves an orange-peel finish. Use lightly waxed gelcoat so your sander doesnt clog.
Is gelcoat just polyester resin with the pigment added. In this case blue ? Would like to know if i can use it in colours i like to coat surboards when i refurbish them. Would have to panel wipe before application ? And what about wax finnish. Can i add the wax/styren to this gel coat ?
Keep 2 small containers of acetone handy to stand your brush tip in while faffing....one to wash out the resin, the 2nd kept cleanish for 'parking'.Good brushes are too expensive to waste.
The wax additive is already a part of the topcoat / flowcoat. If you have gelcoat your need to add wax additive for the air barrier . Hope this helps. Thanks for your comment
@@westcoastprojects01 Thank you, you have answered another question...the wax version. hanks so much! You have assisted in splashing a salvaged impex formula kayak in Canada.
Flowcoat is just heavily waxed gelcoat, usually made from resin approaching it's shelf life. Not for 1st or 2nd coats...the wax interferes with bonding, but it goes on thkcker and is easier to sand.(after 24 hrs)
How far back do you need to sand for the gel coat to stick to? Can you sand down as in key it then apply or does it need taking right back to fiberglass?
Will fresh gelcoat bond well to very old gelcoat? Or, do I need to sand off all the old gel down to the fiberglass ? Or do I need to prime the old coat first? I can't tell if you're applying the blue gelcoat to primer or sanded gelcoat
Hi mate . You can go strait over the old gelcoat as long as you have given it a good key to bond to . Go over it with 120 grit sand paper to key it up . On mine I'm going over tge original glass and body filler
@@westcoastprojects01 My project boat is almost ready for new gelcoat whilst I am more than ready. Sanding sucks! Thanks for your tips hopefully I get some decent results like yourself
Two-cloths solvent wipe + sanding to key the new coat + vacuuming. I would use 80-grit for a better key...gelcoat is so thick, sanding scratches wont show through, unlike lacquer or enamel, and you are going to finally fine-sand it anyway.
Hi, IV got a little Avon sr4 rib and I'm wanting to tidy it up a little and thinking of re-jelcoating the hull now it looks like dirty old tea cup a bit yellow not the white it once was. Do I HAVE TO sand it down or can I just apply new jel paint straight on?
Can you spray gel coat with a airless sprayer? Seams to me you would have a good shinny coat and you can put as many coats as you want. With a airless sprayer there is no over spray and no air means to air bubbles and a ver slick Finnish?
Whats the normal process for under the water line? I have a boat with hundreds of tiny osmosis blisters, each one about the size of a pinkie fingernail. My plan is too lift, gelcoat plane a couple of layers ofbthe fiberglass. Soda blast to expose any deeper blisters ect. Then leave on the hard for a few months. Fix blisters, a couple of layers of fiber glass. Fill and sand anything uneven. Then i would like to know what else needs to be added to the hull before coppercoat or antifoul? Any tips are really appreciated
Ricky! Is it possible to gelcoat over a painted finish? It's inside my boat, it has some scabby paint over the fibreglass which has all but fell off. I could possibly sand the rest off but not sure if it would damage the fibreglass..
On the inside of one of my boats I had this same issue . I sanded off what I could and applied topcoat gelcoat over it all and so far it's fine . Didn't have any reactions or delamination
Quick question. I am applying gelcoat to a deck surface over fairing compound. The gelcoat I have has wax in it. Can I start with laminating resin for the first two coats and then finish with the gelcoat with wax?
@@gregprider3843 Thanks for the info! I was thinking of wiping the surface down with acetone, then sanding with 80 grit then 120 grit sandpaper. I was going to wipe it down again with acetone and then roll and tip the gel coat. I do not have a tip large enough for spraying it and as little as I spray gelcoat, I can’t see spending the money on a tip as they are rather expensive.
When I apply gel coat for the best flowing coat I will use a red brick......with the brick in my hand i then pour gel on the the brick (not the side with holes) then rub the coated brick onto the finished glass ! OMG so much easier than a roller ! Trust me.
If your going on same day you need to let it tack off . You should be able to touch it without your finger sticking to it . Or let it fully harden then key it up and then apply next coat
@@westcoastprojects01so did you do 3 coats? Does it mean that you used unwaxed gelcoat and used wax for the last coat? Thanks for answering, i finally got all the prep done , and tomorrow I’ll be doing this exact job. Thanks
Nice work! I have a question, what is filler you recommend for polyester resin boat? Here, there only epoxy based filler in grey color, usually used for metal, body car repair. Is it recommended and can bond well? Or mix of the polyester resin with talc or aerosil is better for filler? Thanks!
I've used car body filler on my dad's boat, and when the sun hit, it cracked all my repair work. It looked amazing and new the first week, and disappointing to watch the 3rd week. I basically have to do the job all over again, this time I am going to use, marine filler.
@@makingcookingfixing thanks for experience! I'm still not tested the car body filler yet, but I believe what you told. I'm wondering it the car body filler will bond well to frp.
is it non wax gelcoat or waxed? im getting ready to do my transom and i have to cut a part of my top cap off and then try and match the white gelcoat to the old stuff. so not the whole boat.
What was the "cleaner you used prior to applying the topcoat? Also why didn't you abrade the surface I though oxidised gel coat would have little adhesion to new topcoat ?
@@westcoastprojects01 Thanks - I didn't hear a mention that the gel coat was sanded just the wipe as preparation . All gel coat is oxidised after exposure to UV and air after a few months . that's what I meant as polyester doesn't adhere to oxidised gel or any other poly ester . I thought from the video that you had used a special product that prepped the old gel coat without sanding .
Quick question, so I take it if you're putting on a gel coat onto fibreglass outside of a mould you add the wax solution into the mix for the final top coat layer for it to be able to be sanded and polished? As when I did more research it says that if you don't it will remain tacky and be unable to be sanded and polished?
Yeah thats correct buddy . Gelcoat needs the surface of a mould to cure. Topcoat or flowcoat has the wax additive in it . Or if your using gelcoat u as a finish u need to add the wax
@@westcoastprojects01 cheers, I thought so but was just checking as I'm not familiar with gel/flow coats, I've only done the actual laminating before. Are there any other finishing methods other than flow/gel coats?
what is the fastest way to sand off gelcoat? I have been trying it with my excentrik sander it takes 30min for a very small area i cant afford a 5k gelcoat planer do you have any suggestions
@@westcoastprojects01 thanks for the answer right now i am using mirka deros 8.0 and its going pretty fast but i have done a test with a belt sander untill it starts to shine through and then sand it with the mirka the result is smooth and the fastest but also need to watch that you keep following the body lines of the boat
hi mate, did you get the brand of the stuff you're using ? Note ina comment way down about it but couldn't find an answer. Apologies if it did get answered.
Funny how we all breath heavy with our own working sounds. Hughhhh, ohhh, shit, ughhh, breath heavy, repeat. By the way do you have ravens in the background? Nice work
@@justingeorge6655 no mate the best way to apply is wait till the previous coat has tacked off then apply the next coat . Or let each coat go off then key with like 120 grit .
I did 2 coats on this . I left the first coat to fully harden so I could sand it flat . Second coat lays down better . Follow the guidelines on the material you use for drying times
I could have sprayed it as well boss . I have all the professional equipment to spray . And sanding out was easy . Check my other video how to cut and polish . The idea of the video was to help people without all the equipment
Top Tip.
Use a water hose, wet the floor completely to help keep dust down as you walk around.
What a great well informed and enthusiastic exposition of gel coat work - absolutely brilliant, and if great help help ! Thanks so much
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed
Thanks for this encouraging video. I have made a few replies to some comment questions. One point...I was taught to leave a thick stand-up edge at the end of each section and not feather it out like you would for house paint. If you have to stop work for any reason (dont answer phone calls or chat to visitors...😀), a thin feathered edge will not build up heat to cure properly and the overlap area will 'tripe' (wrinkle) when you restart. Also, prep. is king...scrounge plastic ice-cream containers whenever you see them, and always have rolls of kitchen paper towels at hand.
Liked the video not like the other videos out there. Your clear and up front with no long introduction to the job. This is going to help me redcoat my own yacht. I was afraid to paint the boat with gel coat now I am more comfortable with having a go at it.
Good thing with this stuff . Just get it on and don't worry about how it looks . It's all about getting enough material on so you can cut and polish it . I'm glad you found the video helpful
@@westcoastprojects01 Hi what grit sandpaper do you start and finish with before using a compound and then waxing? Thanks
@@nixsonbronson4595 check out My other video on how to cut and polish
Was thinking the same thing. 5 minutes and it's become a do-able, complete with ratios of catalyst plus drying time. 💯👌💪
@@westcoastprojects01hello I’m going to be buying a boat this year and repainting it myself but I’m new to this 🤷🏻♂️can you recommend a quality sanding rotary tool like the one your using and a link to a good quality fibreglass boat paint company? I’ve got some acetone and hull cleaner and gel coat and all the tools but wanting a really good quality main body paint for the final job and I like jet black any help would be really appreciated and what type of grits aswell cheers
Looks great. I really want to use this method to paint my two man Fishing boat.
Good video. Kept the purpose real. "It's a fishing boat." If the fish aren't biting it's not the paint finish that stopped them. Looking forward to your next video. Hand rolling and finishing will be an interesting result to watch.
There is a video on the cut and polish steps
Try a %100 natural bristle brush. The tips are finer than man made nylon or polyester and it will hide the brush strokes much better, leaving a more slick and “laid down” finish.
Cheers mate I will give that a try
Nice simple tutorials, thanks mate.
Thanks for the informative tutorial… well done! ♥️✌🏼⛵️
Great job and nice tips ! Thanks
Great video you brought that thing back to life great pointers and tips as well😊
Thanks mate
Beautiful and informative. Well done. 👍
Thank you
Nice job!!! Be Careful about the vapors of the painting bay be is toxic!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!!
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"Roll and Tip"
Helps to get a case of good beer and lure a buddy over. One to roll and the buddy to follow with a good brush. 👍👍👍
Very helpful, Thanks!
In a controlled environment like your shop, I would have done a no-wax Gel then a light spray with a finishing Gel then buff with Aqua Buff 1000-W Fast Cut Compound, followed by Aqua Buff 2000- for a mirror finished (I refuse to sand) I did this back in 2009 on my 84 Wellcraft V-20 it still looks amazing to this day. I like your work and simplicity, thanks for sharing. Hopefully, folks can see how easy it is to use Gel, most people are scared of the product.
The idea on this video is for people without the fancy shop and equipment. I could have easily done it so much differently.
Got an 89 wellcraft v20 I’m bout to start finishing , wish I could see some pics
Dude, make a vid
Did you make a video yet?
Excellent tutorial
You might try the 3 ft long door roller handle. It makes applying paint much easier and quicker.
Yes please. We would like to see the next step. Thanks for sharing the video.
Check out the other vids
Cool, short & informative video.
Thanks. Now I know how to Gel-coat too 💯👌👍
Cheers. I am gonna give it a go.
I have sprayed Gelcoat mixed with Ferro brand "Patch Boost" in an Acrylic mini spray gun to blend in repairs into existing Gelcoat on boats. You have 10 minutes before cleaning the gun out with Acetone. Works a charm. If you are recoating an entire boat, an epoxy primer with a Acrylic Polyurethane top coat is the better finish. Flat and high gloss mirror finish straight out of the gun with no refinishing, that is as long as you avoid runs. Any colour you like.
I've just done that on my other boat . Comes out great
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What get coat brand and colour is this, It looks amazing
The way to go is spraying, of course you need to add acetone to thin the product and a gun that will handle a heavy material like gellcoat. Knowing what I've learned over the yrs I would use an airless sprayer to get a smoother finish. You don't want to use as much catalyst as they recommend because it can kick up in the gun you also have to be a fast sprayer.get it on and guick clean the sprayer or gun.
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Saved it.
Thank you.
Nice Job on that Pal 👍
Thanks bud
Your right about not needing a expensive brush. But you also need to be qualified to use it 😁all you had to do get it full of paint. Then wipe out, then just ah touch of paint on the end then put lines in your roller marks. Doesn't hurt to thin your dipping paint ah little bit either.
Nice job mate,
Thank u
Very good information
What primer did you use? Also I want that gel coat where can I get it from
Nice one mate
So you used 2 litres of gel coat approximately what sort of coverage did that give you?
Good stuff, thanks
Thanks mate
Hey brother if you keep your roller metal peice on the side you’re pushing/rolling when you paint Ive found it to come out much better and Easier
Are all 3 layers the same thickness as you said
Thanks bro, that was a great video. Im a hobby builder with epoxy, not polyester, but I enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing. Is there no way of spraying on the gelcoat? I know that it is sprayed into the moulds before lamination.
Yeah I'm sure you can spray it on . Like you say its sprayed into tooling . Not sure what the texture would be like tbh
You can spray it with a gravity feed gun using set-up pre-measured popcorn cups...it leaves an orange-peel finish. Use lightly waxed gelcoat so your sander doesnt clog.
Is gelcoat just polyester resin with the pigment added. In this case blue ? Would like to know if i can use it in colours i like to coat surboards when i refurbish them. Would have to panel wipe before application ? And what about wax finnish. Can i add the wax/styren to this gel coat ?
That is helpful thanks, how do you keep the brush from going solid while you work?
Constant change of material on it. And a cup of thinners to wash it every now and then
Keep 2 small containers of acetone handy to stand your brush tip in while faffing....one to wash out the resin, the 2nd kept cleanish for 'parking'.Good brushes are too expensive to waste.
I did the inside of my shower with gelcoat. I must of put it on too thick on top of the lamination coat, because a year later it started to peel off
Thank you!
Best I have found! One question: what about the air barrier for curing?
The wax additive is already a part of the topcoat / flowcoat. If you have gelcoat your need to add wax additive for the air barrier . Hope this helps. Thanks for your comment
@@westcoastprojects01 Thank you, you have answered another question...the wax version. hanks so much! You have assisted in splashing a salvaged impex formula kayak in Canada.
also meant to ask will flowcoat give you a hard finish much like gelcoat,cheers great video
Flowcoat is just heavily waxed gelcoat, usually made from resin approaching it's shelf life. Not for 1st or 2nd coats...the wax interferes with bonding, but it goes on thkcker and is easier to sand.(after 24 hrs)
Can you gel coat over a wood hull with enamel paint
I would suggest doing a test area to see if it reacts
hi do i need to add wax to gelcoat or more hardner was told to use flowcoat as gelcoat is for molds great video love the colour
I would use flowcoat or topcoat. If you have gelcoat definitely add the wax
What size of tin was the gelcoat for that boat
Hi, great video. Just wanted to know the difference between gelcoat and flowcoat and if it has different applications?
Hi mate . Gelcoat is for application in tooling / mouldings . Flowcoat/ topcoat has a wax additive to help it cure
Useful vid thanks, what product did you use?
Was just a standard topcoat
How far back do you need to sand for the gel coat to stick to? Can you sand down as in key it then apply or does it need taking right back to fiberglass?
If the coating your going over is sound then just give that a good key with 120 grit sand paper
Superglue the base of the bristles where they meet the metal of the base of the brush, no more loose hairs on your gelcoat.
Will fresh gelcoat bond well to very old gelcoat? Or, do I need to sand off all the old gel down to the fiberglass ? Or do I need to prime the old coat first? I can't tell if you're applying the blue gelcoat to primer or sanded gelcoat
Hi mate . You can go strait over the old gelcoat as long as you have given it a good key to bond to . Go over it with 120 grit sand paper to key it up . On mine I'm going over tge original glass and body filler
@@westcoastprojects01 My project boat is almost ready for new gelcoat whilst I am more than ready. Sanding sucks! Thanks for your tips hopefully I get some decent results like yourself
Two-cloths solvent wipe + sanding to key the new coat + vacuuming. I would use 80-grit for a better key...gelcoat is so thick, sanding scratches wont show through, unlike lacquer or enamel, and you are going to finally fine-sand it anyway.
Where did you got the GelCoat from? What kind of collor is it?
Hi, IV got a little Avon sr4 rib and I'm wanting to tidy it up a little and thinking of re-jelcoating the hull now it looks like dirty old tea cup a bit yellow not the white it once was. Do I HAVE TO sand it down or can I just apply new jel paint straight on?
Just give it a clean and key it up ready to apply the new gelcoat
hi can you get a good finish by using flowcoat as a finish coat on the outside of the boat ??
Yeah mate
Can you spray gel coat with a airless sprayer? Seams to me you would have a good shinny coat and you can put as many coats as you want. With a airless sprayer there is no over spray and no air means to air bubbles and a ver slick Finnish?
If u had a big enough cap
Whats the normal process for under the water line? I have a boat with hundreds of tiny osmosis blisters, each one about the size of a pinkie fingernail. My plan is too lift, gelcoat plane a couple of layers ofbthe fiberglass. Soda blast to expose any deeper blisters ect. Then leave on the hard for a few months. Fix blisters, a couple of layers of fiber glass. Fill and sand anything uneven. Then i would like to know what else needs to be added to the hull before coppercoat or antifoul?
Any tips are really appreciated
Sounds like you have a good plan there. When you have done the topcoat just follow the instructions on what antifouling you choose
Ricky! Is it possible to gelcoat over a painted finish? It's inside my boat, it has some scabby paint over the fibreglass which has all but fell off. I could possibly sand the rest off but not sure if it would damage the fibreglass..
On the inside of one of my boats I had this same issue . I sanded off what I could and applied topcoat gelcoat over it all and so far it's fine . Didn't have any reactions or delamination
@@westcoastprojects01 Cheers pal I will give it a go 👍
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Wax or not to wax on a finish coat?
hello what product did you use to paint it? blue gelcoat? Io sono italiano ciao e complimenti
Hi there . Yes it was a blue gelcoat
@@westcoastprojects01 ok thanks
Would a sponge brush work to smooth. It after the roller?
I don't see why it wouldn't. Only one way to find out lol
Quick question. I am applying gelcoat to a deck surface over fairing compound. The gelcoat I have has wax in it. Can I start with laminating resin for the first two coats and then finish with the gelcoat with wax?
Tbh I would get multiple coats of the gelcoat on . Reason being is you can cut and polish it back . With only one coat you will sand threw
No mate you need to sand back if you have wax iin the last coat before further gelcoating.
@@gregprider3843 Thanks for the info! I was thinking of wiping the surface down with acetone, then sanding with 80 grit then 120 grit sandpaper. I was going to wipe it down again with acetone and then roll and tip the gel coat. I do not have a tip large enough for spraying it and as little as I spray gelcoat, I can’t see spending the money on a tip as they are rather expensive.
Did you put all three coats on in one go?
Boat looks like a million bucks !
helped me bigtime forsure ..i only really have one question ..what kind of tea do you drink
Warm and wet does the job lol
@@westcoastprojects01 lmao just at the begining i think i heard you say lots of tea stuff lol thats why i ask
what gelcoat are you using? The blue gelcoat can? Manufacturer? Is it gelcoat or topcoat?
What brand of gel coat do you use as ive had mixed results from various types of gel coating, but love that colour
Will have to have a look lol . It's a local suppliers brand
@@westcoastprojects01 definitely one of the better colours out there
@@stevenclist6644 yeah when I spotted I just had to have it
When I apply gel coat for the best flowing coat I will use a red brick......with the brick in my hand i then pour gel on the the brick (not the side with holes) then rub the coated brick onto the finished glass ! OMG so much easier than a roller ! Trust me.
Hi mate I've got a 17ft wilson flyer how much gel paint will I need to do the outside
It can vary with different brands and consistency. If you look on the info on the product it will tell you the coverage at different thicknesses
Good vid. How long do you wait between the second and third coat?
If your going on same day you need to let it tack off . You should be able to touch it without your finger sticking to it . Or let it fully harden then key it up and then apply next coat
@@westcoastprojects01so did you do 3 coats? Does it mean that you used unwaxed gelcoat and used wax for the last coat? Thanks for answering, i finally got all the prep done , and tomorrow I’ll be doing this exact job. Thanks
Nice work!
I have a question, what is filler you recommend for polyester resin boat? Here, there only epoxy based filler in grey color, usually used for metal, body car repair. Is it recommended and can bond well? Or mix of the polyester resin with talc or aerosil is better for filler?
Thanks!
I've just used car body filler
@@westcoastprojects01 thanks!
I've used car body filler on my dad's boat, and when the sun hit, it cracked all my repair work. It looked amazing and new the first week, and disappointing to watch the 3rd week. I basically have to do the job all over again, this time I am going to use, marine filler.
@@makingcookingfixing thanks for experience!
I'm still not tested the car body filler yet, but I believe what you told. I'm wondering it the car body filler will bond well to frp.
@@aandamar89 I’m sure it will bond, now that I am thinking about it, I also used it on my car, and from the sun it cracked as well.
is it non wax gelcoat or waxed? im getting ready to do my transom and i have to cut a part of my top cap off and then try and match the white gelcoat to the old stuff. so not the whole boat.
It had the wax addive mixed in with it
Thank you. What is Panel Wipe?
It's like a degreeser to prep the panel
What was the "cleaner you used prior to applying the topcoat? Also why didn't you abrade the surface I though oxidised gel coat would have little adhesion to new topcoat ?
I used panel wipe to clean the boat before I applied the topcoat. Not sure what you mean oxidised gelcoat . Every layer was keyed up
@@westcoastprojects01 Thanks - I didn't hear a mention that the gel coat was sanded just the wipe as preparation . All gel coat is oxidised after exposure to UV and air after a few months . that's what I meant as polyester doesn't adhere to oxidised gel or any other poly ester . I thought from the video that you had used a special product that prepped the old gel coat without sanding .
How would you paint a boat with a stripe down the side? Masking tape? Or is gelcoat too thick when it cures?
Just mask it up and do it with the gelcoat
Quick question, so I take it if you're putting on a gel coat onto fibreglass outside of a mould you add the wax solution into the mix for the final top coat layer for it to be able to be sanded and polished? As when I did more research it says that if you don't it will remain tacky and be unable to be sanded and polished?
Yeah thats correct buddy . Gelcoat needs the surface of a mould to cure. Topcoat or flowcoat has the wax additive in it . Or if your using gelcoat u as a finish u need to add the wax
@@westcoastprojects01 cheers, I thought so but was just checking as I'm not familiar with gel/flow coats, I've only done the actual laminating before. Are there any other finishing methods other than flow/gel coats?
@@brandenandrews8051 yeah you can paint instead of flowcoat / topcoat. There are many brands of marine paints . Even automotive paint
So you are Flow coating ….nor Gel coating!.
Ps , good work….but no gloves!
Did your gelcoat come with the wax added already? I didn't see any reference to having to add the wax additive.
I'm using topcoat. Wax already added to topcoat
@@westcoastprojects01 As I suspected. I just didn't want to assume anything.
Hi, I have a question how many qt gel coat do I need 4ft x 10ft? I’m doing the floor
Will give you coverage on the tin or data sheet of what you buy
Hello mate how many coats of gel coat did you apply to the boat, did you use a particular company for your gel coat supplies
Hi mate . I applied 2 heavy coats . If you purchase gelcoat get the wax addictive or just buy topcoat . Any brand will be ok
What material is this boat I got I fiberglass one that needs redone
Fibreglass hull bud
Can you apply gel coat directly over fibreglass?
Yeah mate just make sure it's got a good key
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what is the fastest way to sand off gelcoat? I have been trying it with my excentrik sander it takes 30min for a very small area i cant afford a 5k gelcoat planer do you have any suggestions
I used paint prep disks and flappy disks on an angle grinder . Very fierce and can easily cause damage that will need to be sorted with body filler .
An air powered DA sander would be the normal with autobody work.
@@westcoastprojects01 thanks for the answer right now i am using mirka deros 8.0 and its going pretty fast but i have done a test with a belt sander untill it starts to shine through and then sand it with the mirka the result is smooth and the fastest but also need to watch that you keep following the body lines of the boat
So british accent, good vid, folk
Thank you
Composition gel coat de finition
hi mate, did you get the brand of the stuff you're using ? Note ina comment way down about it but couldn't find an answer. Apologies if it did get answered.
I got everything from these guys www.cfsnet.co.uk/
I’m curious do you have to sand it between coats?
Only if each coat is left to cure . If you allow each coat to tack off you can then apply next coat directly on
@@westcoastprojects01 thank you so much 👍
Funny how we all breath heavy with our own working sounds. Hughhhh, ohhh, shit, ughhh, breath heavy, repeat. By the way do you have ravens in the background? Nice work
when i work i tell who ever is around me "get ready for the sound effects".
Haha.. You know your age by the sound you make working.
So one brush to one cup of gelcoat ?, because the brush stiffens up ?
The brush will last all the time your using it and keeping material moving .
Would a HVLP machine work woth gel coat??
Possibly if you had the correct size nozzle on a gun
If I have wax additive can I just add wax to the final coat or will the other layers not set up?
Your need to add it to all coats . Standard gelcoat is for tooling . Laying up in molds .
@@westcoastprojects01 thank you! Does that mean I need to sand the wax off between each coat?
@@justingeorge6655 no mate the best way to apply is wait till the previous coat has tacked off then apply the next coat . Or let each coat go off then key with like 120 grit .
@@westcoastprojects01 awesome thanks for the advice I really appreciate it!
@@justingeorge6655 no trouble mate . If your waiting for it to tack off you should be able to touch it and not stick to it . Then put the next coat on
I'm going to subscribe anyway. I have to see the results.
هلو الذي نحتاجه هو كيف نصنع الجليكوت وماهي نسب المواد المخلوطه وشكرا
How many coats did you apply before polishing?
I applied 2 on this one
So you only put one coat on?? What if you put two or three do you just wait five minutes between coats?
I did 2 coats on this . I left the first coat to fully harden so I could sand it flat . Second coat lays down better . Follow the guidelines on the material you use for drying times
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Would it not be easier if the boat was upside down? Looks like your shed is big enough to flip it..
😳😨😱 exactement ce qu’il ne faut pas faire but it.s funny
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Or a verb if you gelcoat something.
I would have sprayed one coat on the whole hull in 12 minutes ,boss. How are you going to sand that out??
I could have sprayed it as well boss . I have all the professional equipment to spray . And sanding out was easy . Check my other video how to cut and polish . The idea of the video was to help people without all the equipment
@@westcoastprojects01 I like all your videos .. all these other guys try to make it fancy.. this job is a mess lol