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how to apply gelcoat to the interior of unfinished boats?

I have a 14 foot boat that I would like to finish the exterior is fine, the interior however is completely unfinished and i would like to finish it my self.I was told to use gelcoat, that being said how do i apply it to the boat? the interior is completely sanded and ready i just dont know how to finish it.

Answer:

The gel coat of a GFRP moulding is normally sprayed onto the female mold prior to the laminates, it is subject to cracking and crazing as it is unsupported by the reinforcing fibers and will never look like a finished surfaceYour best bet might be a urethane coating, like truck bed liner or an epoxy finish like the garage floor kits that the home stores sell.The epoxy kit can be applied at home the bed liner should be professionally installedThese will stick like S^% to a blanket and be flexable enough to resist the cracking, etcand still look good as time goes by although the epoxy might be a little slick when wetGood luck and smooth sailing.
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