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Old 01-07-2013, 05:57   #1
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Tape to protect hull from gel overspray

I'll be making a gelcoat repair to my hull using the preval sprayer and considering not using tape to protect the rest of hull from overspray. Using tape may leave a visible line between the repair and the rest of the boat even if I was able to feather the repair and turn the edge of the tape under itself, which seems like a good idea to lessen the chance of a hard line. Since I'll be using 320 grit sponge, 400 grit and then 600 grit on a block prior to 3M imperial compound after the gel completely cures, it would seem that any overspray would be removed from the surrounding area?? Plus the surrounding area would not be sanded before the gel was sprayed and thus would(should) be removed easily via the sanding and rubbing coupound.

One other question while I'm thinking about it. When using wax gel is a wipe down with acetone needed to remove the wax prior to sanding? I read somewhere that just sanding will be sufficient in removing it. This if after spraying and I know that an acetone wipedown(2 rag method) is needed prior to spraying
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I'll be making a gelcoat repair to my hull using the preval sprayer and considering not using tape to protect the rest of hull from overspray. Using tape may leave a visible line between the repair and the rest of the boat even if I was able to feather the repair and turn the edge of the tape under itself, which seems like a good idea to lessen the chance of a hard line. Since I'll be using 320 grit sponge, 400 grit and then 600 grit on a block prior to 3M imperial compound after the gel completely cures, it would seem that any overspray would be removed from the surrounding area?? Plus the surrounding area would not be sanded before the gel was sprayed and thus would(should) be removed easily via the sanding and rubbing coupound.

One other question while I'm thinking about it. When using wax gel is a wipe down with acetone needed to remove the wax prior to sanding? I read somewhere that just sanding will be sufficient in removing it. This if after spraying and I know that an acetone wipedown(2 rag method) is needed prior to spraying


Correct, no tape for no hard line. Do NOT try to roll tape, that just doesn't work. Starting to wet sand with 320 will cause you all sorts of trouble, much too coarse. You'll never get the 320 scratches out. I usually go straight to 800 DA film discs or 800 wet on a block (no hand sanding!), but I shoot nice. You may want to start with 600 wet, or at the worst 400. Starting with 600 or finer really makes a big difference. 400 dry for prep, then 600,800, 1000, 1500, and polish it. No coarse scratches to get out. 800 cuts almost as fast as 400 if you use fresh grit a lot.
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Thanks minaret. I read some of your posts on the nauticat work and really appreciate your contribution to us with less experience in boat "projects". The photos really help!
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3M make transition and soft edge tapes just for this purpose. I have used them and they work well.

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3M make transition and soft edge tapes just for this purpose. I have used them and they work well.

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I disagree. Fogging off is superior every time.
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Thanks minaret. I read some of your posts on the nauticat work and really appreciate your contribution to us with less experience in boat "projects". The photos really help!

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I disagree. Fogging off is superior every time.
You disagree that 3M makes these tapes, or do you disagree that I have used them and they worked well?

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Re: Tape to protect hull from gel overspray

Do de-wax before sanding. The sanding will go better, and you won't be grinding wax into your hull.
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