Painting on Gel coat finish.

Brandon White · May 18, 2016

I have a AC Sport hydro an had to fix the cowling and going to paint it. Also have a Sport 20 that is Gel coat finish I want to paint. Would I just sand the top surface up and paint over it or is there something else I should do first?

moparbarn · May 18, 2016

Wash it with hot water & plain Dawn dish detergent (no scents or skin softeners), then dry & wipe with acetone or lacquer thinner. That way you won't sand any contaminants into the surface. Repeat after sanding, & wipe with a tack cloth before painting.

Brandon White · May 18, 2016

What grit sand paper should I start with? I have 600 to 2000 grit. Thanks for the info!

brad nichols · May 18, 2016

Depends on your paint as epoxy or urethans are thicker and flow out better. with them you could sand with #180 to #320. What ever you use they can tell you, but make sure it is fuel proof!!! I use endura and it flows out on #180 nicely.

Brad

rumrunner · May 18, 2016

180 for primer ,320 or higher for top coat, I use 400 for single stage 500 for base clear , the more time you take for prep the better the job will be .

moparbarn · May 19, 2016

The body shop that does my painting likes me to final prep with 600.

rumrunner · May 19, 2016

Robin 600 would give a better finish

dave roach · May 20, 2016

I use the red scotch brite pad after i washed it in dawn soap.I spray the cowl with high hiding white form house of Kolors as a base coat.This is a primer for all paint.

moparbarn · May 21, 2016

rumrunner said:
Robin 600 would give a better finish

Well duh, Shane (LOL). Isn't that what we're after? Been a while, hope you're doing well my friend (-;

Brandon White · May 21, 2016

Thank you guys for all the info.

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