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punkit
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« on: October 09, 2008, 07:41:06 AM »
I have a small fiberglass boat that beach sand has wore down the finish.  What would be best to refinish it paint or gel coat.  Which would be the most durable.

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« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 08:42:19 AM »
depends what damage., do you have a pic?
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« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2008, 08:55:50 AM »
I vote for paint. My white gel coal car keeps turning yellow.
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2008, 10:00:07 AM »
it the boat will be left in regular lake water it will break down paint if it stay over 4 days ,now the other options would be regelcoat the bottom an let it slow cure out about a week do not put it in direct sunlight but a warm place
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2008, 01:08:25 PM »
If you put some Duratek in the gelcoat it should be able to go on like paint and help keep it from turning Yellow.
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