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Rick Hess

Posted 11/21/2004 5:21 PM (#125690 - in reply to #124905)
Subject: RE: Glass vs Aluminum

Keep in mind when gel-coat is properly applied it will be about 15mls thick dry. Most paints are not that thick. A scratch can be taken out with 600 grit sandpaper and buffed to a shine with a good compound. Most boat manufacturers have gone to using a product called Armorcoat which is a High grade gel coat with Neopental glycol which is used for weatherability and prevents chalk and fade. This product is made by a company called Cook Composites and polymers. I have tested them against urethane based paints. They are not as good for chalk and fade but darn close.
The best thing you can do to keep the luster is wax your fiberglass. Use a good carnuba based wax. If you decide to use any compounds keep in mind you are lessening the life of the gel-coat color.