From readin past threads members talk about feeding the gel coat with an oily products, what is the process of this and what products would you use?
From readin past threads members talk about feeding the gel coat with an oily products, what is the process of this and what products would you use?
If I were working on gel coats, I`d probably using something from Meguiar`s Marine product line, though a lot of people here have used the 205/105 products.
Anyway, here is the link to the Marine line:
Meguiar`s Direct - Shop for Meguiar’s® Marine/RV cleaning and polishing products.
If you`ve got a gel coat with a lot of oxidation, you probably will need a rotary. The process is just about the same as with a car.
I found Meguiars marine to be useless.
I had best luck with Menzerna products - SIP and 106.
basically I`d (for wetsanding down mold lines)
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SIP/PFW
106/white
Then for just removing swirls and oxidization 106/white was usually more than enough (nb: for light stuff, no idea about heavy since I don`t ahve any heavy stuff to do)
efnfast, would you ever consider using a random-orbital sander on gelcoat since you have to start with 800 grit in the first place?
You`re only as good as your last job.
Garry`s Royal Satin still remains the best Marine Wax that "feeds the gel coat" I`ve ever used.
Collinite Paste Fleetwax (No. 885) works well too. It`s more difficult to apply / remove, but does a great job it you have the time....
I apply Garry`s with a soft bristle paint brush first, spread with a PC and a foam pad on a light speed, remove with Microfiber, and move on!
You can use Megs 81, 3, 7. Its still a debate if "feeding" is what the gel coat "needs", once the Styrene starts to fail its hard to stop, and styrene naturally breaks down, UV accelerates the process. So using a UV blocking product is a great start early on, and do it yearly at a min.
Cheers,
GREG
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