I got my '91 bayliner 2050 capri list spring, the guy I got it from had it painted but no gel coat so it got a couple of scratches over last summer. I plan on doing some touch up paint on the small scratches and a little filler on the bow damage (tried to push the dock, the dock won!) But I need to put a gel coat on it to protect the paint. I have never done gel coats before but I cant immagine it being much different than painting.
So here is the question, there is a lot of debate online as to whats better, gel only or gel w/metallic flake addative. Some say the coat with the metallic flake fades and cracks faster and cant be repaired, however others say the additive doesnt hurt at all. So whats the deal, does the flake make the coat die faster? They also say it adds sooo much weight but from what I'm finding its like 16oz per gallon, doesnt seem like much to me! Also, how much will I need... boat is 20-21', deep V with low sides, if it worked right I included a picture in the post.
So here is the question, there is a lot of debate online as to whats better, gel only or gel w/metallic flake addative. Some say the coat with the metallic flake fades and cracks faster and cant be repaired, however others say the additive doesnt hurt at all. So whats the deal, does the flake make the coat die faster? They also say it adds sooo much weight but from what I'm finding its like 16oz per gallon, doesnt seem like much to me! Also, how much will I need... boat is 20-21', deep V with low sides, if it worked right I included a picture in the post.
