Gel coat or paint

[klos]

I was wondering what would be better for an I/O engine compartment / bilge area, Gel coat or paint. Also what kind of prep is needed. Do I have to grind down to clean glass or just clean with acetone, Thanks.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Gel coat or paint

With either one you will need to clean it up and do some sanding, the prep is about the same. Gel coat will hide more of the surface texture because it goes on thicker, paint will have more gloss. A stiff wire brush will roughen the low areas in the glass pattern so you won't need to sand it down completely.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Gel coat or paint

For myself i am going to use spray in bedliner. Tougher than paint, does a pretty good job of leveling not a pretty as gel but overall its a lot more durable and water tight...

 

[klos]

Re: Gel coat or paint

Thanks for the replies. I've done lots of paint but I'm not so sure about gel coat. Do you spray with an automotive style spray gun. Thanks for any info.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Gel coat or paint

For a bilge use a paint roller or brush, it's just like paint only thicker.

 

[michael-lagrange]

Re: Gel coat or paint

A guy i work with used bedliner spray for the bilge, said it worked great.

 

[ddavisr]

Re: Gel coat or paint

I used Bilgecoat by interlux, it comes in gray and white. I was very happy with the way it turned out. Just brushed it on after a little sanding. If you look thru my project pictures you will see that I also used in the front of the boat were I installed the fual tank.<br /><br /> http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectTut,p,139,00.html

 

[ddavisr]

Re: Gel coat or paint

Bilgecoat by Interlux<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...ch_in_category=t&view_id=163353&page_number=4