rolling gel coat?

[hugo]

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

thanks.

[heynow2203]

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

[FishStretcher]

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.

[Normagain]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

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.

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.

[pelican]

rethink this idea...

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by pelican

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.

[hermco]

Spray with 25% patch booster and a 3.0 tip.

[pelican]

Originally Posted by hermco

Spray with 25% patch booster and a 3.0 tip.

excellent advice from a true genius !!

[hugo]

thank you!

[Tashmoo2]

Pelican,

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