Refinish options

[lazydawg]

I have a small 1990 model bass boat and the gel coat is pretty well gone. If I run my hand over the surface it feels like sandpaper.I assume that it is the metal flake that I am feeling. Do I have any options that are fairly inexpensive, or am I stuck until I can afford the boat upgrade?

 

[Maximerc]

Re: Refinish options

Welcome to the club ..I have a Baja Sunsport with what sounds like the same disease. I have posted before ..that I have sanded with up to 2000 grit wet or dry and used 2 more products that were ever invented for polishing. It will improve somewhat but in the sun it looks awful. My early spring project is to spray Imron clearcoat over it.

 

[lazydawg]

Re: Refinish options

That is what I was afraid of. I thought my options were pretty slim. I would like to improve the looks but I don't have the equipment or space for a good spray solution to the problem. I appreciate your input.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Refinish options

What color flake are we talking about??

 

[lazydawg]

Re: Refinish options

It is silver flakes in black paint. The problem is mostly the top of the sides around the boat, the vertical walls are still glossy.

 

[lazydawg]

Re: Refinish options

Just curious, why does the flake color make a difference?