Gel Coat Prep

Did you ask them if we could wet sand in the rain There might be a 1994 nautique in the driveway this weekend that could use some attention , look at the bright side we won't need buckets

If you are going to wet sand her i want pictures blink!

A fricking 12 gauge!
what else would you use?


quote from Napoleon Dynamite

I would gladly go to Cabella's! I could use a few "fishing" items.

Eric, I'm sure you'll be be at home working on your scrap book.

Good Morning Pete,

I purchased the reducer that the manufacturer recommended and supplied. You are correct.
A few manufacturers recommend not using a reducer with their gel coat. Blink bought a gel gun that came with #6 and I purchased additional tips #3, #4 & #5. I can't recall the mm sizes off hand, but again I purchased what was recommended. #4 was the recommended size, so I bought 1 size up and 1 down. The specs are 5% on the reducer, but depending on the weather, they said (as well as the specs) that you can add more or less. Longer dry to "tacky" time if you add more. The MEKP works the same way.
If the gel gun isn't working for me, we have the auto paint gun too.
Chelle'

Michelle,
I shouldn't have even asked!!! You have been so thorough with every step - I admire your ambitions!!

Pete, Do you think the "must" use 1 oz. has something to do with opacity? I bought the neutral gel coat.

Sanity, gotta admire anyone with that muck "SPUNK".
I talk to Dr. Pete almost everyday, he helps me thru the "hills and valleys".
May have a new twist on the DR. thing, we could have a 1-800-275-7383= 1-800-ASK-PETE.
He could do it like one of those 1-900 numbers and charge 7.00 a minute.
There have to be ways to supplement our income in these trying economic times, this could be your "calling" Pete........Boat dr

boat dr wrote: 1-800-ASK-PETE. He could do it like one of those 1-900 numbers and charge 7.00 a minute.

I tried to send him a few donna cd's...   

Thanks Greg. I will take alot of pictures. I have been documenting everything. Still waiting on the rain to go away.

So, I have been patiently waiting and watching the weather daily for the rain to go away. I see a break on Saturday and Sunday. Keep your fingers crossed. If the sun shines all day as predicted on Saturday, Sunday should be good. My cut line is from the rubrail. I'll sand, buff and wax on weeknights, then we can flip back over and I'll gel the top.

Michelle,
You may what to consider getting a dehumidifier
in your gel "tent". This time of the year (spring) it will maintain a consistent humidity. It's not a bad idea for summer ether. In summer, I use the "red neck" method for keeping my garage/shop cooler and drier - a box fan in the doorway from the air conditioned house!! It surprisingly does a great job!

First thing first..check picture size!

WOOOOOWWWWWW! You ever think about getting rid of that ugly color...you know, maybe painting it red?!

NICE !!! how'd it spray?..fill us in on the details!

Hmmmm....I don't think I ever looked better. OMG..