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Gel coat painting effect for kayak crates
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08/27/15 01:12 PM
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Step 1: base layer of krylon plastic fusion clear UV let it dry for 1 hour Step 2: layer of krylon plastic fusion in the color you want to paint your crate (I chose orange) Step 3: mix powdered paint pigments of your choice--I chose gold (Pearl EX are available at Hobby Lobby/Michaels in the clay section) into some slow curing clear epoxy resin (Easy Cast, Amazing, and Envirotex are available at Hobby Lobby/Michaels usually in the model car section) and paint a layer. Step 4: generously add polyester glitter or metal flake sprinkling or dashing it on top while that is epoxy is still wet Step 5: Let it dry for a couple of hours Step 6: Paint on a clear coat of clear epoxy resin Optional: add another layer of clear epoxy resin Close up pic of crate
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Re: Gel coat painting effect for kayak crates
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08/29/15 01:11 AM
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K.D.
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I'm impressed. that's a cool effect
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Re: Gel coat painting effect for kayak crates
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08/31/15 06:01 PM
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Rhino68W
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Just curious, what would be the point of doing this to you kayak? Not trying to sound like a smartbut.
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Re: Gel coat painting effect for kayak crates
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08/31/15 10:44 PM
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1. Plastic crates are cheap (often free) and are a good medium to try different painting/effects techniques 2. I had some left over two part clear epoxy, paint pigment, and glitter from a project I worked on with my kiddos 3. Improves crate/kayak visibility 4. If the effect works on the crate and doesn't crack/fade/yellow, it would show the same or similar technique could be used on a larger scale or for different applications--trailer, cooler, boat seat, boat fixtures, etc 5. Looks cool/individualizes the crate 6. Fun to do
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