It's not really a gel coat, but that's beside the point :-) Some have used penetrol, oil based paint additive, with success. Search in Samba for a few threads. I painted my top with interlux briteside one part polyurethane. I was very happy with the result. Briefly, I cleaned the top well, scuffed with scotchbrite pad, and didn't use a primer ( worked out, but primer good idea). Short napped 4" roller, actually I think it was foam roller. Two foot square at a time, tipping off the painted area with brush. Tipping to knock down bubbles, which didn't remove all bubbles but after a few minutes the bubbles disappeared. Key is to do it in small areas. Alistair
> On Aug 13, 2017, at 10:28 AM, Stuart Hertzog <stuart@STUZOG.COM> wrote: > > Once the roof is clean, what's the best way of restoring the surface? After 33 years, my '84 Westie roof > is starting to get rough, especially on the top. It's a white top. Can the gelcoat be restored and if so, > which are the recommended products? > > Stuart > Victoria BC |
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