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[Sttr]

I am not sure if you used total boat fairing compound, if you did gel coat is a no go. Total boat fairing compound is an epoxy product. Your gel coat won’t set. You can seal the fairing compound first then
gel coat. I tried it on something and it was an epic fail.

100 percent, all used where evercoat products no epoxy, made him wait with spraying epoxy primer just incase…

 

[Alex_c]

Brightside is awesome stuff but to echo those with 1000x the experience I have, I wouldn’t put it in a high wear spot. Goes on real nice with a roller and some finesse though

 

[ShaeMcLaren]

I am not sure if you used total boat fairing compound, if you did gel coat is a no go. Total boat fairing compound is an epoxy product. Your gel coat won’t set. You can seal the fairing compound first then
gel coat. I tried it on something and it was an epic fail.

I

Not something I have used. I’m definitely not a paint or coatings expert but do know the basics. I think you should stick to your gelcoat routine the rest of the boat looks great and will for a long time. Spray the deck with gel and add nonskid to it. Or make a template and get ultradec

Not something I have used. I’m definitely not a paint or coatings expert but do know the basics. I think you should stick to your gelcoat routine the rest of the boat looks great and will for a long time. Spray the deck with gel and add nonskid to it. Or make a template and get ultradeck

If you get ultradeck they already have my boat scan so I'm sure they could just cut you a piece using my stencil.

 

[lemmy]

We used Endura on the decks of a glass fish boat I deckhanded on , That stuff is bomb proof!

 

[Thunder21]

I



If you get ultradeck they already have my boat scan so I'm sure they could just cut you a piece using my stencil.

Did they do the inside and outside?

 

[ShaeMcLaren]

Yep inside outside and top deck. Turned out awesome.

Did they do the inside and outside?

Yep inside outside and top deck. Looks mint

 

[Rayvon]

My 2 cents,stick with gelcoat in this area especially,your going to be treading on that deck for years hopefully. I used topside on my hull interior sides only and regret doing it.I know it will involve lots of hours wetsanding and polishing but in the long run you won't regret it.I'd spray 3 coats over 3 days.

 

[Brando]

Yep inside outside and top deck. Turned out awesome.

Yep inside outside and top deck. Looks mint

It’s durable too and cleans up easy feels nice on the feet.

 

[Rayvon]

I don't think you've used paint anywhere else have you? You won't have any trouble with your gelcoat color matching and it is easily repairable forever.If you haven't sanded the cockpit to perfection ,you may have small area's you want to fill,even pinholes.Easy fix with gelcoat,not so much with paint. I wish I had stuck with polyester gelcoat throughout my project,it just makes fixes and overcoats simpler .Gelcoat will lift topcoat paint if overlapped I found out.

 

[Thunder21]

Yep inside outside and top deck. Turned out awesome.

Yep inside outside and top deck. Looks mint

Any pictures?

 

[ShaeMcLaren]

Any pictures?

I have a nice walk through video but it won't let me upload it. This is the only pic I have unfortunately.

 

[Sttr]

Parted ways with Ron 2.0
He did a great job on the deck,
But sticking to gel coat just seems right.
Looking for Ron 3.0

These guys are hard to find…

 

[Sttr]

Anyone have any suggestions what to make the cabin door out of,
Anyone use starboard for a door?

 

[Capt_Ed]

Anyone have any suggestions what to make the cabin door out of,
Anyone use starboard for a door?

The rest of your boat is going to be beautiful , don't put a Tupperware door on it

 

[Sttr]

Another thing that doesn’t feel right is the flybridge, I haven’t made up my mind yet but getting closer. All I know is I won’t be going to the commander rendezvous with the top off…

 

[Sttr]

Wife said
“Top off and F*** off”

 

[Eden Island]

Wife said
“Top off and F*** off”

Sounds to me like yer mind's made up.

 

[Sttr]

And this ain’t no tactic to keep the thread going… just trying to prepare some of you guys so nobody has a heart attack

 

[salmonkiller01]

Wife said
“Top off and F*** off”

Remember this when out fishing, topless honey!

 

[Gong Show]

Remember this when out fishing, topless honey!

I was trying to figure out a response, but that is perfect.