rolling gel coat?
 

what roller type will give the best (smoothest finish)? finishing my transom outside skin.

thanks.

Not to sure on roller but thin it out a little bit so it doesn't get rough also I might be mistaken but it might help to tip it with a brush will help with finish product

Short nap rollers. Some 3/16 or 1/4" nap. Try some foam ones but make sure they don't dissolve first. And don't roll too much. It needs time to self flatten before it kicks. Ask me how I know.

rethink this idea...

That is perhaps the best advice. Although at least transoms are easy to sand because they are flat -if you want a cosmetic finish.

Spray with 25% patch booster and a 3.0 tip. :D

excellent advice from a true genius !!

thank you!

Pelican,

Given choice when replacing a non skid deck would you roll gel coat or paint?

roll it in awlgrip,with grip tex...

I'd roll Kiwi-Grip.

cool - I have a neighbor thats an expert

Curious if you added something to help the gel coat self flatten, patch aid, Duratec Hi Gloss, etc.? Doing my transom outside, floor and inside hull sides only so I'm curious how it worked out for you.

the problem is doing the outside transom is its not laying flat and i think if i add somthing to thin it it will defintly run if rolled on, im trying to get what i need to spray it for now, or im just going to have to keep rolling and sanding untill its thick enough.

Hugo

I have a small compressor that I used to paint mine with that you are welcome to use anytime

Jorge

thanks jorge,

i have one, i am stopping at northern tool today to get a water seperator and spray gun, hope i can shoot it sunday, kids have a birthday sat so we will see if the weather holds out.