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Old 08-12-2008, 10:32 PM
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They make a specific neopreme for this application. I did some research, and it is CG approved for this application. Not all neopreme is the same, make sure you get the right stuff. Also, if you follow the instructions, neopreme never touches the gas tank, only the 5200.
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Old 08-12-2008, 11:06 PM
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Damn, we all learn sooo much on this site!!! You Gotta love it!!!

Thanks for the lesson.
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Old 08-13-2008, 08:32 PM
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and know we know the rest of the story. will be hoping to work on the boat once i return from vacation. goin to s.c. and st augustine fl for a lil r and r w/the g/f.
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Old 08-14-2008, 01:03 AM
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That's interesting. The bottom of Will's boat came out looking great with duratec and gel coat. I was about to spray my console the same way though I did note that when you use 50% duratec you have waaay less pigment which is supposed to be what protects from sun damage. I guess that is why he was going to paint the topsides. I am not that far along yet.

BigShrimpin, that sounds a little excessive (only a couple months). I know some fading is to be expected, but that is crazy.
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Old 08-14-2008, 08:37 AM
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All gelcoat is not the same viscosity, and use just enough duratech to make it flow out of the gun. I generally use about 15-25% duratech. If you used it 50/50, I am sure it would yellow pretty fast, and that is not what they recommend. You have to work fast with it, back down the catalyst a tad, and it's better if you use it around 70 degrees. The kick time on gelcoat varies greatly depending on temperature and exposure to sun. It took a while to figure it out, but I still think it's the best way to put gelcoat on a boat.
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Old 08-14-2008, 05:29 PM
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so spraying it on is the only way to go with gelcoat.
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Old 08-14-2008, 09:11 PM
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Patch booster.
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Old 08-15-2008, 06:45 PM
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Hey hermco can i use patch booster when rolling the gelcoat on or only when gelcoat is sprayed on?
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Old 08-16-2008, 08:52 AM
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I use it for brushing,rolling, and spraying. I use brushing for bilge areas,and undersides of hatches etc. Rolling for application of nonskid. Spraying for repairs and refinishing. Have been using it for years and it is excellent stuff. It will not help you get away from spraying if you want a paint like finish after wet sanding and buffing.
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Old 08-16-2008, 10:55 PM
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Hermco is absolutely correct. You have to spray Gel on surfaces that will be brought back to original finish. Spray, DA with 600/800/1200, compound, done. But you have to spray. If you don't want to buy a spray gun, check out a Preval sprayer.
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