Gel Coat or Paint on fiberglass

[twhrider2]

Used PPG CONCEPT on the bottom and transom of my boat. Sprays good and looks good.....time will tell how she lasts.

[spareparts]

biggest advantage to paint is not having to wax it, awl grip specifically says not to, if you want to put something on it, they have their own stuff, but regular wax will yellow it. Its much easier to wash off as well

[Kracker Jack]

I'm just simply going going for that textered bloody deck work boat finish (carolina skiff ,maycraft look). If you want a perfect slick finish then of course paint it. Goodluck on your project. And by the way perfection by interlux is a great product.

[jasoncooperpcola]

How do you get the splatter finish like in the Carolina Skiff? I would like to have that in my V20.

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

How do you get the splatter finish like in the Carolina Skiff? I would like to have that in my V20.

I'm not sure how they do that. But I think they just liberally splattered a black paint type product over the gelcoat.
Have you ever seen the gelvoat finish on a Maycraft? It's brushed on. Liberally!! And the boat looks awesome. But to to the point of being Monet. If ya look close enough its actuslly kind of a violent looking finish. Lol!!!!.

[Curapa]

They make guns that can apply the splatter but it can be accomplished with a paint brush. Dip it in the paint and shake it about a foot over the boat.

[spareparts]

don't thin the gel, turn the air pressure up high, turn the volume up to max, and splatter away, I've also done it with a paint stick, just stir and sling