The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Painting over gelcoat https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:27:41 +0000 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:35:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=86696 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : Just an update - I used a wet...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1262828&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1262828 Author: Heathrow
Subject: 86696
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 8:35am

Just an update - I used a wet and dry 1200 grit to sand most areas on the top half of the boat, then used Grunt cutting compound and followed with turtle wax, with pretty good results. I'm a lot happier with the finish and the difference is massive, although some areas are still a bit touch and go. Canadian John has a good article which would be really helpful to anyone else touching up the gelcoat, hopefully he'll have time to post it.
 
Thanks
 
 
 
 
]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:35:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1262828&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1262828 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : Hay Heathorw some good info on...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1239509&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1239509 Author: six guns
Subject: 86696
Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 7:49pm

Hay Heathorw some good info on here but your best bet is to get a painter to have a look.
You are more than welcome to bring the boat down to my workshop in solfer-point and then we can put you in the right direction.?
]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:49:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1239509&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1239509 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : If you do sand it etc, go very...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1239159&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1239159 Author: Tagit
Subject: 86696
Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 6:57am

If you do sand it etc, go very easy on all the edges of curves etc. The gelcoat is easy to cut right through with too much sanding on these 'high points' if you are not careful.]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:57:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1239159&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1239159 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : blackboat wrote:Piece of cake...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1239034&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1239034 Author: Grinna
Subject: 86696
Posted: 09 Jan 2013 at 9:10pm

Originally posted by blackboat blackboat wrote:

Piece of cake to do this wet n dry 2000 grit then buff with a proper buffer using 1st a smooth cutter and then go over top with a polish job done ,email the boys at Mr Boats Christchurch ask them to package you up the product they use on their fi-glass boats.I have got the product off them before in which i gave away to another forum member here as he was doing the same thing and his came up like new.
An excellant answer. When gelcoat is applied correctly a film should be aprox 20thou thick with a wet ml. gauge by the manufacturer. This will provide enough build to cut and buff as described. However getcoat requires waxing and polishing regulary to retain its looks. It's not a no maintenance product at all............cheersThumbs Up
]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:10:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1239034&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1239034 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : Piece of cake to do this wet n...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1238811&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1238811 Author: blackboat
Subject: 86696
Posted: 09 Jan 2013 at 3:06pm

Piece of cake to do this wet n dry 2000 grit then buff with a proper buffer using 1st a smooth cutter and then go over top with a polish job done ,email the boys at Mr Boats Christchurch ask them to package you up the product they use on their fi-glass boats.I have got the product off them before in which i gave away to another forum member here as he was doing the same thing and his came up like new.
]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:06:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1238811&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1238811 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : Guys thanks for the input, I&#039;m...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1238613&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1238613 Author: Heathrow
Subject: 86696
Posted: 09 Jan 2013 at 8:55am

Guys thanks for the input, I'm going to try a few things and will let you know how I got on.
 
Feijoa, hope your brain cells grew back ok LOL
]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:55:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1238613&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1238613 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : depending how bad the gel coat...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1238496&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1238496 Author: madaboutfish
Subject: 86696
Posted: 08 Jan 2013 at 10:00pm

depending how bad the gel coat is u can wet sand with 1500 then a good cut and polish all the boats we have done this too has brought them up real good ]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:00:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1238496&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1238496 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : you could use my formula on this...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1237755&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1237755 Author: Durban
Subject: 86696
Posted: 07 Jan 2013 at 11:35pm

you could  use my  formula on this site , you may have to register to see the photos , its a wonderfull finish gloss as
http://forums.iboats.com/johnson-evinrude-outboards/durbans-epoxy-paint-formula-paint-almost-anything-100-water-proof-petrol-proof-530630.html
]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:35:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1237755&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1237755 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : Silent Assassin wrote:I note...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1237696&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1237696 Author: feijoa
Subject: 86696
Posted: 07 Jan 2013 at 9:32pm

Originally posted by Silent Assassin Silent Assassin wrote:

I note you say you have rubbed spray on silicon in...

If going to paint you need to make sure all traces are removed as it will react (in a very bad way). Painters just hate silicon!


true that. you can do a good wipe down with the proper solvents prior to get all the crap off
]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:32:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1237696&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1237696 <![CDATA[Painting over gelcoat : I note you say you have rubbed...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1237691&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1237691 Author: Silent Assassin
Subject: 86696
Posted: 07 Jan 2013 at 9:31pm

I note you say you have rubbed spray on silicon in...

If going to paint you need to make sure all traces are removed as it will react (in a very bad way). Painters just hate silicon!
]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:31:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86696&PID=1237691&title=painting-over-gelcoat#1237691