There is no one answer that is correct when it comes to reviving gel coat.
The boat comes with a finite thickness of gel coat and once you are through it, it’s more difficult to spray than paint so often paint is the option taken. Since I’ve seen multiple times where gel coat was sprayed on at home so a spot repair is possible, as long as you have been religious about avoiding product s containing silicon. My answer is to start with 3M Finesse-It II by hand with a terry towel and see if I can clean up a 6” x 6 “ smooth test spot in one application. If it doesn’t I’ll step back to 3M Imperial compound and finishing material and test again. If you need to use Imperial Compound, you’ll have to follow it with Finesse-It so give Finesse-It a good shot the first time. After Finesse-It you need to apply a glaze and then wax. I only polish and wax smooth fiberglass. The non skid gets power washed, then bushed with a soft brush, rinsed, let dry, and then Future Acrylic Floor finish is applied in 2-4 coat until the non –skid has a wet look. It’s not a perfect solution but there is plenty of traction. Phil From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jan Meeuwis Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 1:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IC27A] restoring faded gelcoat _,___
