advice on best finish

[terallan]

Hi there,

I've just sanded all the paint off of my wooden cabin and primed it with polyester resin, with 10% styrene added. I'll be doing a single skin of 1 ounce matting.

My query is; what is the best method to finish on top of the fibreglass skin?

Do I use a white flowcoat or a brushing gelcoat? I am under the impression you use the gelcoat for the inside of a mould, but can you use it as a brushing top coat as well?

Any input would be appreciated, I don't want to make a howler of it.

thanks

[gonzo]

If you are fiberglassing over wood, epoxy would be the choice resin. Why are you fiberglassing?

[terallan]

Hi there,

It's just for a maintenance free finish, no painting and a nice white coat :-)

Expoxy! Have you seen the price, I'm a poor working mans boatie, polyester I'm afraid.

Just unsure of the finishing top coat

[Landlubber]

There is an old expression in life that applies well to boats too....the poor man pays twice.