Hi all,
I looked through the archives and couldn't find a specific post on how to proceed with painting the gelcoat. I am about finished with my wingtips and on to paint. The gelcoat surface is pretty good.
I am assuming that I should thoroughly wash it to get off any mold release or wax that might be present. Then go over it with maroon scotchbrite or similar to rough up the surface. I have been using Stewart systems. With other fiberglass parts (once sealed for pin holes) I have been using their high build, anti-UV filler followed by primer/sealer and then top coat.
Other than cleaning and roughing up the gelcoat, is there anything else I need to do before the primer/filler stage?
Thanks,
Michael Wynn
RV 8 Finishing
I looked through the archives and couldn't find a specific post on how to proceed with painting the gelcoat. I am about finished with my wingtips and on to paint. The gelcoat surface is pretty good.
I am assuming that I should thoroughly wash it to get off any mold release or wax that might be present. Then go over it with maroon scotchbrite or similar to rough up the surface. I have been using Stewart systems. With other fiberglass parts (once sealed for pin holes) I have been using their high build, anti-UV filler followed by primer/sealer and then top coat.
Other than cleaning and roughing up the gelcoat, is there anything else I need to do before the primer/filler stage?
Thanks,
Michael Wynn
RV 8 Finishing