Date:         Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:38:47 -0800
Reply-To:     vanagon <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
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From:         vanagon <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
Subject:      I know may be a repost sorry but regarding refinishing the pop
              top fiberglass
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Hi,

I know I recently saw some dialogue on refinishing the pop top.  But I have a couple quick questions.
I just picked up some white gel coat from Tap plastics, I got the proper thinning material and the additive to get it to cure while exposed to air.  The instructions say you can shoot it on with a spray gun which I intend to do.  

I have a "tan" colored pop top and I mainly want to switch to the bright white for heat reasons and looks, because my Syncro is med met blue.  In reading about the gel coat, apparently it has little gloss and does not really "flow" like paint. (which is why I want to spray rather then brush or roll)  I understand you can polish it later to a nice gloss but its some fair work.  

Other option is to use a high quality automotive paint and call it a day.  get the gloss right out of the gun.

I am specifically wondering if it matters much,  the Gel coat is cheap basically about 35 bucks for everything. 
and its a resin product which is extremely durable.  

Has anybody used the gel coat with good success.  Does it look ok on the top, seems like the top can be non glossy and still look good especially if bright clean white.

What was the best recommendations.  Remembering I need to change the color from tan to white.

Thanks,

Doug