Re: How to know if it's a quality gel coat?
I KNOW NOTHING about Gelcoat but...I have been searching High and Low for answers. ondarvr has posted on other boat sites that the 943 Series of Gelcoat has been around for a long time with an excellent reputation for durability. I have NO IDEA what that is. I researched it and did not come up with much info. I sent OOPS and ondavr PM's to see if they would stop by and lend you a hand.
Wood,
Thank you for your effort and time in helping me with my question. You always come up with something good. I can always count on your advice. Thanks again.
The people (like you) are the ones that make i-boats great.
There are good gel coats and better gel coats, but for most of the things done here with it, just about any will work well. Plus sometimes the better the gel coat, the more difficult it is to work with.
This is the problem though, there are only a few companies that make gel coat and these companies don't sell it in less than 5 gallon pails, and they don't sell retail. The many online and local distributors buy it in larger quantities and then pour it down into gallons or smaller and may put their own name on it. They may also change suppliers from time to time, so what it comes down to is you really don't know exactly what you're buying. Sometimes the retailer will tell you who made it, and sometimes they won't or don't know.
Ondarvr,
Thank you sir for your very informative answer. I am going the regel my tank of a boat and didn't want to spend the money for
for the higer price gelcoat if not needed. But I don't want to put all that work into it and the gelcoat not hold up.
Your answer helps me make up my mind with satisfaction I am going in the right direction.
I have read many different threads where OOPS! has spoken highly of you.
yep......that about sums it up...
the quality you need for a boat will be sold just about any where. i wouldnt worry too much. the trick is to go to a place that moves a lot of it, that way, you can be assured the stuff is fresh.
OOPS!,
Thank you sir for taking the time out of your busy day to answer my question.
I have read your thread over and over and still refer back to it. You have shared volumes of information here on i-boats.
Without it alot of us newbe's would be lost. I am very grateful that you take the time and energy to do all the post here on i-boats.
It takes alot of stress off me with your answer.
I am glad I have found i-boats and very greatful for being able to converse with such great gentleman. ^^^^^ you 3.