Wondering how to post images or maybe change your avatar or maybe something else?
You can find that and a lot of other useful tips for using the forums in the HydrostreamForums Knowledge Base.
To visit the HydrostreamForums Knowledge Base CLICK HERE
You can find that and a lot of other useful tips for using the forums in the HydrostreamForums Knowledge Base.
To visit the HydrostreamForums Knowledge Base CLICK HERE
Black Gel Coat
Black Gel Coat
How do I keep 26 year old Black gel coat looking good? Boat was a trailer queen when I bought it ten years ago and looked new. It still looks good but is fading on the top where it is exposed to the sun. I have a shop now and would like to spend some time/ money getting her back in shape. Any suggestions are appreciated!
SSMVEGAS
The new guy
Posts: 2
Joined: Jun 09, 2010 10:12 am
Location: Seattle Washington
Private message
SSMVEGAS
The new guy
Posts: 2
Joined: Jun 09, 2010 10:12 am
Location: Seattle Washington
Private message
-
- HSF Supporting Vendor
- Posts: 1989
- Joined: Mar 29, 2009 11:38 pm
- Location: montgomery MN
- Contact:
Re: Black Gel Coat
Wet sand the gel starting with 600 if it's real bad then work up to 2000 then buff with a wool pad and buffing compound then buff again with a foam pad and a lighter finish cut. After your arms are ready to fall off wax with a good wax and keep it waxed to keep the shine.
This is my boat that has new gel but just went through the buffing process.
This is my boat that has new gel but just went through the buffing process.
Samari on s&f
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
Re: Black Gel Coat
Do I need to wet sand by hand or can I use a 6" grinder with pads? What are the best compounds to use?
Re: Black Gel Coat
I like 3M they have always worked well
if it's not too far gone you can get by with just a good compound
if it's not too far gone you can get by with just a good compound
<> God is Great , Beer is Good , Boaters are Crazy <>
Re: Black Gel Coat
No...it's not to far gone, just begining to see some cloudy areas and want to take care of it before it gets to bad!!!
-
- HSF Supporting Vendor
- Posts: 1989
- Joined: Mar 29, 2009 11:38 pm
- Location: montgomery MN
- Contact:
Re: Black Gel Coat
Try just buffing a spot and see how it turns out. I agree 3m is all I will use. If you need to sand do it by hand it will go fairly quick.
Samari on s&f
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
-
- Hydrostream Addict
- Posts: 301
- Joined: May 17, 2009 5:42 am
- Location: Galway, NY
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Contact:
Re: Black Gel Coat
I have had real good luck with 3M "Marine Restorer & Wax". Its a 1 step process. Part # 09005. I usually give it a good wax coat after for good measure though.
Re: Black Gel Coat
77 VIPER- Your boat looks great and I can hardly wait to see it done! I have some 3M Restorer that I'll try just need to get a good buffer. Do you guys have a preference when it comes to pads/ wheels?
-
- HSF Supporting Vendor
- Posts: 1989
- Joined: Mar 29, 2009 11:38 pm
- Location: montgomery MN
- Contact:
Re: Black Gel Coat
Gel is a lot thicker than paint or clear coat, that's why you can get away with 600 if it's bad. We have a young kid working as a cleaner for us and after buffing a couple glass boats he tried to buff a aluminum boat and found out quick he needs to be careful.
Samari on s&f
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
-
- Random Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 8Replies
- 13557 Views
- Last post by 265mercman
May 02, 2013 6:26 pm
-
- 6Replies
- 4468 Views
- Last post by JUPITER VALERO
May 26, 2012 7:56 am
-
- 38Replies
- 17809 Views
- Last post by RONNIE
Jun 10, 2012 9:05 pm
-
- 21Replies
- 9675 Views
- Last post by idvette
Jun 15, 2012 6:46 am
-
- 3Replies
- 4131 Views
- Last post by Varigeo
May 31, 2012 10:59 am
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests