Thanks Dennis. Yes, I like the idea of fresh gelcoat, just hadn't heard of that being a common practice. The boat is in the water at the marina and will have to see if spraying will be allowed.
On Sat, Nov 30, 2019 at 8:25 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Absolutely practical. Would be my choice in fact. In my opinion, gelcoat > will greatly outlast paint. > > Spray on the smooth areas then double-tape and roll on gel coat mixed with > colloidal silica for the non-skid areas. If the guy knows his stuff, go > for it. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Sat, Nov 30, 2019 at 6:58 AM James Hesketh via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Getting ready to paint the decks, cabin and cockpit on my 26. >> >> I've done most of the prep -- deck-core repair in a few places, resealed >> the toe-rail and hatches, removed all hardware, etc. But I want to hire >> someone for the final sanding and painting, and have been looking for a >> good painter. >> >> One of the painters I've spoken to has offered to put down a fresh cote >> of gelcoat instead of paint. I've never heard of anyone doing that; it >> might be nice but I don't know if its really practical. >> >> Thoughts . . . >> >> Jim Hesketh >> Whisper C&C 26 >> Miami, FL >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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