
7 Feb 2013
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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Originally Posted by oldbmw
I have built a few boats, before coati9ngteh gelcoat, wipe the clean prepared surface lightly with a rag damp with acetone. it will help gelcoat or two pack polyurethane to bond.
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Originally Posted by roger2002
I used to fibreglass repairs and always used Acrylic paint. Sand it gently first to remove the sheen, clean it with acetone on a rag, LIGHT coats of paint sanding between with wet sanding paper and clean every time with the acetone on a rag. Patience is a virtue, take your time and wait between coat for it to dry. You can clear coat it at the end and polish it up and it'll look awesome!
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Many thanks for your input gents. Much appreciated.
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