proshadetree
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For fishing I like gel coat, but it can be rough on bare feet. I think I like the softer truck bed coatings like Durabak or something similar for an application like this.
Would a person be better to roll the gel or spray it? Durabak would serve the same purpose would it not? Protect the resin and cloth from uv and provide an acceptable appearance?
Gel coat is rough on Bare Feet ?? .. hmm.. truck bed coatings are softer on bare footsies then ?
YD.
Yes gel coat with any type of nonskid additive can be rough on the feet of the wife and young ones, not to mention knees and chins. The rubbery coatings are easily rolled and feel much better under foot. Either one will work, he just needs to decide which fits his needs better.
You should be able to sand and prep all the decks in one full long day.
Rolling the gelcoat will provide a thicker coat compared to spraying.
If applying 2 or 3 coats, you can apply the first coats without wax and then apply the last coat with wax so it cures hard. You can apply three coats in one day easily.
Really ? .. you ever applied Extra fine nonskid Only to Gelcoat ? ( Its smaller than granulated sugar m8 ). Slip on your butt kinda stuff that is not intended for Gelcoat..just for Paint applications.
YD.
If your considering using Gelcoat for your base for Non-skid .. Dont use wax. There are additives available that are much more "friendly" then wax.
Just stay away from "wax" in your resins ( this includes your gelcoat ). You do not need it..you dont want it..and you do not know how to remove it properly. Unless your going for a Bilge Gelcoat job, Dont use wax.
YD.
I think wax was the main problem in this boat. When I can get her local I will get closer pics of areas needing repair. Gel is worn or flaked down to the cloth and resin over the plywood in a few spots. Wearability and appearance in the major concerns. Was contacted by a fellow on a different forum that has had Durabak rolled on for 4 years no touch up and no problems. That is the kind of service I am looking for. Cost is irreverent up to a point I just need the best bang for a live aboard boat as we will see most every week end there.