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Old 01-15-2011, 12:49 PM   #6
Larry M
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RE: Let's talk bilge painting

Instead of painting have you considered applying gel coat?* Most fiberglass boats, when the layup is completed during construction, gel coat is applied in the bilge.* We have used gel coat in the bilges on 2 boats with great success.* It is*durable and a very chemical resistant finish.* If the bilges have been previously painted, the paint must first be removed.* If they have not been painted,*degrease,*lightly*sand and wipe down with acetone.**We use cheap paint brushes to apply.* You can tint the gel coat to any color you want.* We prefer white.* Good ventilation is a must as is a good organic vapor respirator or supplied air.* If you decide to do it, you want to buy gel coat with wax.

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