sparkles now shine (metalflake salvation)

[79_SnS_atl]

Nice Job. You confirmed my belief of using a urethane on top of gel coat.

Shadetree tip: I have had results equally as good with clear urethane from Minwax out of a can and if you roll it (yes, roll it) in thin enough coats with a soft sponge roller you will achieve the same effect without over spray and masking. It works for a quick fix and will enhance the metal flake as good as spraying it on. As you can see in my signature photo that is what my gel coat looked like before I did the clear.

[83SuperSlot]

do you have to wax over the urethane?? I think this is what I might do....

[Bellinghamster]

Urethane clear is what's used on vehicles. It's pretty durable, and doesn't need waxing nearly as often as gelcoat if at all. I think the wax adds just a bit more gloss, probably more so after 10 years... it makes the water bead up, and may protect it from lake scum.

[83SuperSlot]

Is this the same clearcoat you can buy at autoparts stores in a spray can...

[rsmith_5568]

looks good

[83SuperSlot]

Originally Posted by 83SuperSlot

Man, I am in the process of wet sanding my boat right now. It looks really similar to the pics you posted on top but the gel coat is in really good shape other wise. I am hoping that after sanding, polishing, and waxing that it is able to look as good as what you were able to get... If not, I might have to go the route you did. Looks great!

Here's a couple of pics of mine since it has been redone...

[TN X-45]

Outstanding! Definitely partial to the blue metal flake.......

[silverblueBP]

Man, that boat is beautiful!!

[83SuperSlot]

Thanks Guys!!

[oxberger]

Awesome job! I'll be tackling mine soon. No metal flake on mine.