boat painting 101
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Re: boat painting 101
its real . . i dont know how to use photoshop
the sweep will refine its shape when the deck is done . . . .which i'm do'in as we speak
it was too dark to get more chik pix last nite but i'm workin on that
the sweep will refine its shape when the deck is done . . . .which i'm do'in as we speak
it was too dark to get more chik pix last nite but i'm workin on that
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Re: boat painting 101
Originally Posted by offshoredrillin
gelcoat in different colors, srayed in a pattern
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Originally Posted by mobilecal
ok, sorry I meant gel coat? Is that different from regular paint and if it is, do you have to use it, is there anything special about it?
yes they are totally different. gelcoat is a pigmented resin sprayed in the mold process. paint at this level is a urethane base/clear system. there aren't many instances where i would recommend using gel instead of paint unless below waterline.
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Re: boat painting 101
Originally Posted by glassdave
yes they are totally different. gelcoat is a pigmented resin sprayed in the mold process. paint at this level is a urethane base/clear system. there aren't many instances where i would recommend using gel instead of paint unless below waterline.
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. . all we need is Packinair in here an this could thread turn into an all out smak-down. . . . .
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spent a few days wet sanding (dry actually) and buffing the sides. get'n ready to blow the deck. couple of picks when i had it outside. gives a little better idea what the side sweep thingie looks like
how bout that tow vehicle huh
how bout that tow vehicle huh
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