[NSRCA-discussion] Gel coat prep

[Lance Van Nostrand]

Jeff,

No one does gel coats anymore. They are dead weight and the layup techniques 
have improved.  This results in the surface being VERY thin so don't sand 
through it.  You can sand the surface til you get a whiff of translucence 
then prep for painting.  No need to reprime the fuse. It is already primed 
if it's white.  Whatcha building?
--Lance

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Hill" <jh102649 at speakeasy.net>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:26 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Gel coat prep


> I'm pretty sure this has been around the list before but I can't find
> it in my old e-mails.
>
> I'm prepping my white gel coated fuse for painting. The seams are
> smooth, the holes filled. What's the best way to prepare the surface?
> I was thinking of wet sanding with 600 grit, but it occurred to me
> that there might be better or easier ways. Second question, I know
> the seams need to be primed, does the gel coated surface need priming?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Jeff Hill
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