Could someone help me on a gelcoating issue. I have a 64 roadster in full gelcoat that has been sitting for 10 years. Would this create any problems with the gelcoat? I do not see any cracks or spiders at all in it and overall it looks great, but I am not a body man. Also could you tell me the proper steps in getting the car ready for paint. I would hate to make a stupid and costly mistake. Your help is greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks again Scotty
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I would say that is good, it is definately well cured Has it been sanded yet? If not, that is the first step. Sand it with 80 grit to get the curing wax off that forms on the top of it unless it was cured with a PVA topcoat. Regardless, sand it all with 80 grit before you apply a heavy build Polyester primer to block out the car and go from there. Just my 2 cents.
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I would suggest you do what the manufacture of the gelcoat product recommends. There is no second guessing when it comes to painting fiberglass. I would let someone that is totally familiar with fiberglass paint it. Just my 0.02 worth, TerryComment
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Scott, What you will find are suggestions to follow the paint manufacturer's recommedations such as PPG, Sikkens, Glasurit etc. Call their tech lines and ask. What I have found is that they have suggested to first use a Gel Coat on old fiberglass (depending upon condition, or skip GC and use a polyester primer sealer) followed by one of their polyester primer/sealers, followed by whatever product line of paint product is desired. You can search the archives Scott, lots of debate and methods on this topic over the years. Main thing, speak to the paint company tech you are going to use.Comment
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