painting hull

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  1. Sgray
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    Sgray Junior Member

    Hey everyone im building a bass boat using one off construction going to use duracore and fiberglass now i know gelcoat is used as the paint color when you use a mold but this is not the case what type of paint do i use and can anyone give me any information on where to buy it.
     
    Sgray, Mar 26, 2003
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  2. gonzo
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    You can spray gelcoat just like paint. There are a couple of different solvents formulated for that use. Ask your supplier for compatibility.
     
    gonzo, Mar 27, 2003
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    Would that be flowcoat that you mean or is it still gelcoat with polystyrene in it Gonzo?
     
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    It is regular gelcoat with a solvent. I believe it is called duracote. The gougeon bros. website has information on how to use it. It is not polysterene.
     
    gonzo, May 16, 2003
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