Re: [Paddlewise] Restoring Gel Coat

From: Michael Neverdosky <mikenever_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 23:20:26 -0500
Most pros don't even try to patch any large areas of gel coat.
They just go to a paint finish.
There are some really nice LP (linear polyurethane) paints out there
that are very tough and give a fantastic finish.

michael

Dave Kruger wrote:
> 
> Ten seasons of use on my Wind Dancer eroded the gel coat badly at the stern
> and some at the bow ...  the effects of sand and barnacles.

> 
> So, is there a better method?  Or, a better repair kit than the marine supply
> store kits?  I'm gonna live with this job until the gel coat is gone again,
> but for next time ...
> 
> Thanks.
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