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Old 11-07-2016, 06:28 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by kartracer View Post
How do tell when it is time for a bottom job?

Assuming you can't see bare gelcoat...


If you use ablative bottom paint, a "telltale" undercoat in a different color helps a bit. When the undercoat shows, it's time. Or if the undercoat shows through in only a few places, touch-up can work.

Means some advance planning, of course... and a full paint job to start, unless you're willing to just overcoat your existing color with something different.

Dealing with too much build-up over time is a different issue. Not sure how to decide when to try soda blasting or whatever to get down to gelcoat for a complete makeover.

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