Hows it going? First post here.

[drewp]

I know this subject is all over the web. I have a 65 boston whaler hull and I want to resurface the inside of it. How much of the old gel coat do i need to sand to paint it? Also if I do a real good job on prepping for the paint how long do yall think it will last?

Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: Hows it going? First post here.

How much of the old gel coat do i need to sand to paint it?

Ayuh,... All of it needs to be Scuffed,... Not sanded Off....

Also if I do a real good job on prepping for the paint how long do yall think it will last?

That depends on the Paint you use.... And how badly you Abuse it...
Rustoleum,.. Not so long... maybe...
A 2 pt. Urethane,... Quite awhile....

 

[drewp]

Re: Hows it going? First post here.

Thanks. So, i need to grind all the way to the fiberglass?

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Hows it going? First post here.

I think you need to re-read what Bond-o said.

 

[drewp]

Re: Hows it going? First post here.

What exactly does scuff mean?

 

[Paul eagen]

Re: Hows it going? First post here.

It just means to sand lightly so that what ever you are putting on it will be able to bond mechanically.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Hows it going? First post here.

It means to lightly sand, use 220 or 320 grit and thoroughly sand the entire surface, make sure you leave no glossy areas. You don't need to remove the gelcoat, or deeply sand into it, doing this will leave an uneven surface.

 

[drewp]

Re: Hows it going? First post here.

Thanks for the help guys.