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Fiber Glass Clear coat
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10/31/16 06:13 PM
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Fishbonz
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Can anyone recommend someone that can do a clear coat reshoot?
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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10/31/16 08:53 PM
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Pat Goff
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You want a boat guy to shoot gel coat. ONLY There is no automotive clear that will last more than a year, so don't fall for that trap.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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10/31/16 11:21 PM
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Fishbonz
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You want a boat guy to shoot gel coat. ONLY There is no automotive clear that will last more than a year, so don't fall for that trap.
Do you have a recommendation?
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
[Re: Fishbonz]
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11/01/16 12:25 AM
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Fisherdad58
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Is the gelcoat coming off, the fiberglass showing through or just looking dull and faded. If its just dull and faded a good wet sanding and polish could make it look like new.
"Be as straight as you can be and as crooked as you have to be, for what's right"
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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11/01/16 02:41 AM
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Fishbonz
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Is the gelcoat coming off, the fiberglass showing through or just looking dull and faded. If its just dull and faded a good wet sanding and polish could make it look like new. It`s just as you said! DULL and not shiny as it once was.The boat used to be real slick when you ran your hand across it but now when you run your hand over it not slick any more.It feels a little rough.
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
[Re: Fishbonz]
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11/01/16 03:37 AM
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Fisherdad58
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I would start out on a small area with some polishing compound and see how it goes. If you have a buffer and a light touch give it a shot. FYI, gelcoat is a lot softer than you might think. Lots of you tube videos on the subject. Or you could just pay somebody to do it.
"Be as straight as you can be and as crooked as you have to be, for what's right"
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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11/01/16 03:56 AM
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Fishbonz
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I would start out on a small area with some polishing compound and see how it goes. If you have a buffer and a light touch give it a shot. FYI, gelcoat is a lot softer than you might think. Lots of you tube videos on the subject. Or you could just pay somebody to do it. I wouldn't even know how to start but thanks for the info Captn
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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11/01/16 04:14 AM
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Bobby Milam
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Then just take it to someone. They'll get it shined back up like new
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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11/01/16 11:37 AM
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Fishbonz
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Then just take it to someone. They'll get it shined back up like new Thanks B Milam! Can you recommend anyone?
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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11/01/16 12:07 PM
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ssmith
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classic fiberglass will do a good job at a fair price they are in denton.
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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11/01/16 04:41 PM
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Fishbonz
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classic fiberglass will do a good job at a fair price they are in denton. Thanks alot! Do you have their contact info?
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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11/05/16 11:17 AM
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Jiging Ken
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Re: Fiber Glass Clear coat
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11/09/16 01:21 AM
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rowlettfisherman
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I know they say don't shoot auto clear on but I've done 2 different boats and havnt had a problem. My personal boat has been done for 3 years now
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