finishing material

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by vishnubaiju, Mar 15, 2007.

  1. vishnubaiju
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    vishnubaiju Junior Member

    Please inform me the matearial used for giving fine finish especially deck and deck house sides. Some FRP boats have excellent finish. Can this applied with hand. How to make this with some attractive emplem or loggo ?
     
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2007
  2. jimslade
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    jimslade Senior Member

    Gelcoat. Search gelcoat and you will find your answers.
     
  3. vishnubaiju
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    vishnubaiju Junior Member

    Gel coat is applied normally. What I am looking for appears to be different from gelcoat.Much more smooth and elegent.
     

  4. fiberglass jack
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    fiberglass jack Senior Member

    gelcoat my friend, all those nice new boats with the nice smooth finsh is gelcoat or at least 90% of them, the logos are in the mould and transfered onto the boat,
     
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