Gelcoat question

Balu · Post by **Balu** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 6:35 am

Can anybody tell me whether gelcoat is an epoxy or acrylic or something else.

Paul S · Post by **Paul S** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:05 am

Balu wrote:Can anybody tell me whether gelcoat is an epoxy or acrylic or something else.

not sure, but if you need some original gelcoat, Bill at boats4sail has some you can buy (I did, but haven't used it yet)

Paul

Balu · Post by **Balu** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:11 am

Thanks Paul,
Ive got the gelcoat ,I just need to know what hardener I need.

Timm Miller · Post by **Timm Miller** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:17 am

Paul S · Post by **Paul S** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:18 am

Balu wrote:Thanks Paul,
Ive got the gelcoat ,I just need to know what hardener I need.

I talked with bill at the factory, he said MEKP. Not sure what proportions, but probably similar to other gelcoat. I usually just guess when I have done it in the past in white...LOL. I know..real scientific...

Are you going to spray it? might need a thinner (acetone I think)

Paul

Balu · Post by **Balu** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:21 am

Thanks fellas,
Not spraying,just touching up scratches.
Balu

Timm Miller · Post by **Timm Miller** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:31 am

About 5 drops per ounce of gelcoat......or there abouts. Too much will make it cook (bubbles). I have thined it with acetone, but styrene works better.

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