metal flake application

aldfaa

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I am interested in fiberglass boat contruction and was wondering how the flake is applied on new construction. Am I right in assuming the complete mold is sprayed with clear, then the colored flake is added to the desired areas then the background color applied, followed by glass?

The reason I am asking is there is a neat older Baja boat around the cornor from me that is white with blue/red metal flake stripes and I was wanting to know how this is done.
 

Bondo

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Re: metal flake application

The reason I am asking is there is a neat older Baja boat around the cornor from me that is white with blue/red metal flake stripes and I was wanting to know how this is done.

Ayuh,... You've got the right idea for flaking a Whole hull,...

Stripes are many times paint, or vinyl....
 

Yacht Dr.

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Re: metal flake application

I am interested in fiberglass boat contruction and was wondering how the flake is applied on new construction. Am I right in assuming the complete mold is sprayed with clear, then the colored flake is added to the desired areas then the background color applied, followed by glass?

The reason I am asking is there is a neat older Baja boat around the cornor from me that is white with blue/red metal flake stripes and I was wanting to know how this is done.

Are you asking how to Repair ? or how the build is done from the factory..

2 different animals here..

If its build..then your correct.

If its Repair..then its just alot of learning and talent :) .

YD.
 
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