Still over my head, but treading water

[imported_stump jumper]

OK, I removed the hardened mass that was a rubber matt over my floor. I hope the installer burns in hell. Here is my problem. My floor is fiberglass and after removing the matt, there is alot of pitted and potmarked fiberglass and I am unsure of my next move. I was going to paint the floor before I installed my center console, but I don't know that I should paint this. I have attached pics of the floor with a close up of the area in question. I welcome your suggestions.

Also there is a pic of the center console. This is fiberglass ands shiny...can I paint this or no? What is the best tool or procedure to use for cutting out the holes and such? Should I bolt the flange to the floor or glass it to the floor? Thanks for taking the time to read and respond.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Still over my head, but treading water

The console is already painted, the first layer in the mold was white gelcoat , thats better than paint.

If you paint it another color it'll soon scratch and look scruffy.

My console is mounted on a plywood foot, then screwed straight through into the deck subfloor.

 

[Coors]

Re: Still over my head, but treading water

a harbormaster cheap sand blaster and a coat of new F/G with cloth will help the deck.

 

[imported_stump jumper]

Re: Still over my head, but treading water

What should I use to cut the holes and such?