Skippers Where can I get gel coat applied om my M15. Have any of you skippers ever DIY gel coat Capt Jim SV Pelican M15
I've done DIY gelcoat a few times. I've used the evercoat brand, and after mixing w/ hardener it mostly applies like paint. They sell a small kit with colors to color match. For small scratches, I fill the scratch, and then put masking tape over it for it to harden underneath, which makes it harden fairly smooth, and then just buffing or light sanding will usually make it flush. Sincerely, Tyler S/V Goshawk Sage 17 #0 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Sadler" <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 3:44:27 PM Subject: M_Boats: Gel Coat Skippers Where can I get gel coat applied om my M15. Have any of you skippers ever DIY gel coat Capt Jim SV Pelican M15
Have you (or anyone else here) tried peel ply ("release fabric" by generic name) with gelcoat? Assuming the surface is flat enough that is. I don't know if it has to be used over glass or could be used over a small gelcoat patch. cheers, John On 11/4/24 19:43, casioqv@usermail.com wrote:
I've done DIY gelcoat a few times. I've used the evercoat brand, and after mixing w/ hardener it mostly applies like paint. They sell a small kit with colors to color match. For small scratches, I fill the scratch, and then put masking tape over it for it to harden underneath, which makes it harden fairly smooth, and then just buffing or light sanding will usually make it flush.
Sincerely, Tyler S/V Goshawk Sage 17 #0
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Sadler" <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 3:44:27 PM Subject: M_Boats: Gel Coat
Skippers
Where can I get gel coat applied om my M15.
Have any of you skippers ever DIY gel coat
Capt Jim SV Pelican M15
-- John Schinnerer - M.A., Whole Systems Design -------------------------------------------- - Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john@eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com
Peel ply will leave your surface with a ‘woven fabric’ texture. Gelcoat is best sprayed (need substantial compressor for larger areas), smaller areas can be rolled or sprayed with a Prevail sprayer. The gelcoat does not fully cure in the presence of oxygen, so a wax infused gel or better in my opinion, a water soluble spray film may be used to overcoat for curing. Practice on some test panels. For chips and scratches, use repair kits. Sanding and polishing is usually required. Practice, good luck. On Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 9:03 PM John Schinnerer via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
Have you (or anyone else here) tried peel ply ("release fabric" by generic name) with gelcoat? Assuming the surface is flat enough that is. I don't know if it has to be used over glass or could be used over a small gelcoat patch.
cheers, John
On 11/4/24 19:43, casioqv@usermail.com wrote:
I've done DIY gelcoat a few times. I've used the evercoat brand, and after mixing w/ hardener it mostly applies like paint. They sell a small kit with colors to color match. For small scratches, I fill the scratch, and then put masking tape over it for it to harden underneath, which makes it harden fairly smooth, and then just buffing or light sanding will usually make it flush.
Sincerely, Tyler S/V Goshawk Sage 17 #0
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Sadler" <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 3:44:27 PM Subject: M_Boats: Gel Coat
Skippers
Where can I get gel coat applied om my M15.
Have any of you skippers ever DIY gel coat
Capt Jim SV Pelican M15
-- John Schinnerer - M.A., Whole Systems Design -------------------------------------------- - Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john@eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com
Peel ply is Dacron and not air tight. It’s to get the surface covered with bumps for the next coat. To get gelcoat to cure overnight use a plastic wrap to keep air away so it cures. Or use PVA a green liquid that you spray over the gelcoat after letting it sit 30 minutes. It also keeps air out and after the gelcoat cures you can wash it off with water. Bob Sent from my iPad
On Nov 4, 2024, at 8:04 PM, John Schinnerer via montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
Have you (or anyone else here) tried peel ply ("release fabric" by generic name) with gelcoat? Assuming the surface is flat enough that is. I don't know if it has to be used over glass or could be used over a small gelcoat patch.
cheers, John
On 11/4/24 19:43, casioqv@usermail.com wrote: I've done DIY gelcoat a few times. I've used the evercoat brand, and after mixing w/ hardener it mostly applies like paint. They sell a small kit with colors to color match. For small scratches, I fill the scratch, and then put masking tape over it for it to harden underneath, which makes it harden fairly smooth, and then just buffing or light sanding will usually make it flush. Sincerely, Tyler S/V Goshawk Sage 17 #0 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Sadler" <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 3:44:27 PM Subject: M_Boats: Gel Coat Skippers Where can I get gel coat applied om my M15. Have any of you skippers ever DIY gel coat Capt Jim SV Pelican M15
-- John Schinnerer - M.A., Whole Systems Design -------------------------------------------- - Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john@eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com
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