I have a 14 foot boat that I would like to finish the exterior is fine, the interior however is completely unfinished and i would like to finish it my self.
I was told to use gelcoat, that being said how do i apply it to the boat? the interior is completely sanded and ready i just dont know how to finish it.
2007-08-03 10:26:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The gel coat of a GFRP moulding is normally sprayed onto the female mold prior to the laminates, it is subject to cracking and crazing as it is unsupported by the reinforcing fibers and will never look like a finished surface. Your best bet might be a urethane coating, like truck bed liner or an epoxy finish like the garage floor kits that the home stores sell...The epoxy kit can be applied at home the bed liner should be professionally installed. These will stick like S&^% to a blanket and be flexable enough to resist the cracking, etc. and still look good as time goes by although the epoxy might be a little slick when wet. Good luck and smooth sailing.
2007-08-03 13:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a one time "model maker" for the defense dept. We did a lot of fiberglass layup. Often by hand, but also with chopguns etc.
It was a long time ago, but I believe we Brushed the gelcoat. As I recall it wasn't an instant set up situation and the gelcoat had a pretty decent flow. I have to believe it can also be sprayed. It's just not a usual finish for the interior of a fiberglass hull I don't think?
Spraying would obviosly need equipment. Why not attempt the brush method in an area where it may not be so visible first.
2007-08-03 19:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋