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Forum: Powered Boats 28-03-2014, 18:48
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Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

DFT of 545 is 5-6 mils, before sanding, half that or less afterwards. DFT of Awlgrip and similar LPU's is 3-4 mils. This means a finished thickness of 6 mils is average for marine painted finishes....
Forum: Powered Boats 23-03-2014, 12:24
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

You guys should check out CPA's "Compass 47 Refit" thread. Competent amateur, did his without spraying, in the slip I believe.
Forum: Powered Boats 23-03-2014, 11:16
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

Of course. You might consider reading up a bit on basic boat construction.
Forum: Powered Boats 23-03-2014, 11:14
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

You already did. Spray booth operators are instructed to apply at 16-24 wet mils, which works out to about what you said in dry mils. I have seen wild variation in practice though....
Forum: Powered Boats 23-03-2014, 10:48
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

Gelcoat is just polyester resin with pigment to make it colored and UV inhibitors to make it last. A thick coat is sprayed into the mold right before glassing. It is much thicker and harder than any...
Forum: Powered Boats 22-03-2014, 08:34
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

No fairing or long boarding required. On a hull 90% of the surface area can be machine sanded. Hand sanding the sheer and waterline take longer than machine sanding the rest of the hull. Use dry...
Forum: Powered Boats 22-03-2014, 07:01
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

About the same, for a hull, IF you can find someone who does it. For a deck, gel is slightly more work. Materials are much less though. The key, IMO, is that since you wet sand and buff gelcoat,...
Forum: Powered Boats 20-03-2014, 23:54
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

Sure, loads of info here. Search for Mainesail's thread on restoring tired gel.
Forum: Powered Boats 20-03-2014, 23:34
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

You can DIY with some practice. Yes, you sand and polish. Materials are getting better all the time, it's very easy these days.
Forum: Powered Boats 20-03-2014, 21:39
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

You can make gel as glossy as you want, with way more depth than any paint.
Forum: Powered Boats 20-03-2014, 21:36
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

Looks nicer than the fresh Awlgrip next to it. Less work too, if you know what you're doing.
Forum: Powered Boats 20-03-2014, 21:33
Replies: 54
Views: 6,905
Posted By minaret
Re: Paint

Jeezus, there sure is a lot of terrible info on that thread. A glimpse of some new gel.
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