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Its not to bad these days. i have done an entire 38 TopGun in a single day by myself. All color sanding is done dry with a DA and the results are fantastic. I can even imagine wet sanding a whole boat although i believe some of the big graphics guys still use a water bug.
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Its not to bad these days. i have done an entire 38 TopGun in a single day by myself. All color sanding is done dry with a DA and the results are fantastic. I can even imagine wet sanding a whole boat although i believe some of the big graphics guys still use a water bug.
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I've been away from the repair business since the end of '94, and I did very little boat work. Any "out of the mold" gelcoat spray work, regardless of delivery system, always ended up with "orange peel" even after the application of PVA as a top coat for curing. Have there been any industry changes or additives to help improve flow-out and reduce sanding?
Are you refering to gel or paint? sounds like gel if thats the case i do all that sanding dry to break it than wet above 600. if i am spraying gel outside a mold i use Duratechs gloss additive, works great and you can spray with conventional spray equipment. In the mold the PVA/Partall system can give a mottled finish but i still use it occasionally. there are some great mold releases that probably leave a better finish but i havent used them as i am still a bit old school when it comes to that.
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Are you refering to gel or paint? sounds like gel if thats the case i do all that sanding dry to break it than wet above 600. if i am spraying gel outside a mold i use Duratechs gloss additive, works great and you can spray with conventional spray equipment. In the mold the PVA/Partall system can give a mottled finish but i still use it occasionally. there are some great mold releases that probably leave a better finish but i havent used them as i am still a bit old school when it comes to that.
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yep, its an additive to help gel flow out. You also do not need to PVA it after spraying. fantastic results and makes sanding gel a breeze. Not sure how long its been around though.
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Hey glass Dave Great thread I have a question I have a 41 foot stinger that has painted graphics on the side. The problem is the white gelcoat on the sides, transom and the top deck is faded and a little chalky. There is not any clear on it now . What would be the easiest way to put the gloss back in the gell sand and buff ? or clear ? thanks
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Actually you might want to get ahold of Donnie at MarineClean here on the board. I know he has some great stuff and his oxidation removers and Leverage work well. I would hold off on the sanding till you hit it with a wheel real good. Use a wool pad, no foam on gel. That is truly your best best bet, if that dont work its paint time.
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Thanks for the input. Like I said, I've been away from that line of work for a long time, but I'm always interested in learning how products and techniques have changed. Never know when I might want to do something to my own boat.