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Old 03-20-2007, 11:47 PM
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gelcoat

How many coats of gelcoat should I apply? Does it need to be sanded between? I plan to roll it on. Will the gelcoat run a lot if I apply too thick? can I avoid this?

I an repainting the outside of a small dinghy and want to know what grit I should start with to sand/polish. does it have to be wet?

well, that ought to get me going. . . anything else I should know?

thanks in advance.

p.s. I preped with 80 grit is that course enough? still looks fairly smooth & shiney.
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Old 03-21-2007, 09:40 AM
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use the search on this site and you will find alll u need to know
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