GoFastr
Seaman
- Joined
- Aug 26, 2012
- Messages
- 73
First question:
I discovered I had a few "gouges" on my bottom most likely from dropping the hook at the ole local sandbar gathering spot and had the misfortune to find the only rock or lost anchor or coral etc. there. Whatever it was (untelling which trip did it) it took out small quarter sized chunks of the gelcoat from bouncing on it briefly (shallow sandbar area).
Long story short, I sanded, prepped and completed my very first gelcoat gig using off the shelf White Gelcoat from WM. I'm amazed at how hard and solid this stuff is and how difficult to sand down. Also couldn't have picked a better location to attempt my first cosmetic effort where no one can see anyt imperfections from the novice.
Any-hoo, I've got it wet-sanded to a very nice smooth surface and want to shoot some "Clear Coating" over it for added protection and of course the shine to match the rest and protect somewhat from normal yellowing when in the water. Here's what my intentions are...I bought a spray can of DupliColor Perfect Match Acrylic Laquer Clear Coat Finish for top coating and am intending to use it in multi layers for good thickness.
Are my intentions okay in using this product as a clear finish on gel coat? If not, then why and what instead without going complicated?.....If I'm okay, would it be cool to use it on a more exposed or obvious area like the gunnels or other areas visible to the casual observer should I require any future touchup efforts?
Second question:
I've got a couple of spots of spider cracks from normal hull stresses. One in particular bugs me and has become more prominent not in size, but as in wax or whatever has worked into it darkening the lines making it look worse than what it is.:facepalm:
What's the best way to clean these out and make less noticeable short of etching out and filling....which risks potential larger probelem areas? I'm thinking an old stiff tooth brush with some soft scrub or something, then a shot of clear coating?
Thoughts/suggestions?...:suspicious:
I discovered I had a few "gouges" on my bottom most likely from dropping the hook at the ole local sandbar gathering spot and had the misfortune to find the only rock or lost anchor or coral etc. there. Whatever it was (untelling which trip did it) it took out small quarter sized chunks of the gelcoat from bouncing on it briefly (shallow sandbar area).
Long story short, I sanded, prepped and completed my very first gelcoat gig using off the shelf White Gelcoat from WM. I'm amazed at how hard and solid this stuff is and how difficult to sand down. Also couldn't have picked a better location to attempt my first cosmetic effort where no one can see anyt imperfections from the novice.
Any-hoo, I've got it wet-sanded to a very nice smooth surface and want to shoot some "Clear Coating" over it for added protection and of course the shine to match the rest and protect somewhat from normal yellowing when in the water. Here's what my intentions are...I bought a spray can of DupliColor Perfect Match Acrylic Laquer Clear Coat Finish for top coating and am intending to use it in multi layers for good thickness.
Are my intentions okay in using this product as a clear finish on gel coat? If not, then why and what instead without going complicated?.....If I'm okay, would it be cool to use it on a more exposed or obvious area like the gunnels or other areas visible to the casual observer should I require any future touchup efforts?
Second question:
I've got a couple of spots of spider cracks from normal hull stresses. One in particular bugs me and has become more prominent not in size, but as in wax or whatever has worked into it darkening the lines making it look worse than what it is.:facepalm:
What's the best way to clean these out and make less noticeable short of etching out and filling....which risks potential larger probelem areas? I'm thinking an old stiff tooth brush with some soft scrub or something, then a shot of clear coating?
Thoughts/suggestions?...:suspicious:
