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John O posted 06-03-2002 08:46 PM ET (US)
Just finished gel coating with spectrumcolor desert Tan and duratec high gloss additive used two coats w/ foam roller. Filled the spider crackes and smoothed over filled screw holes. Should have preped a bit better but the important thing is the gel coat should keep any water out. the product went on smooth and cured to a tack in 45min @ sub 70degree temp at 6 est. Choose to do after heat of the day and inshadows. i suggest the thinnest coats (2) as non skid was some what comprimised. plan on putting down dri-dec afterwards
LKS posted 06-03-2002 09:48 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the info on temps and drying time, John. This is our next project on our 11' Whaler (hopefully later this week or early next). -- lks
John O posted 06-03-2002 10:08 PM ET (US)
can not stress proper prep . taping,sanding, filling screw hole neatly. I could have done a better job with regard to the astectic(sp) part. My main goal was to seal the hull and prevent as much h2o from getting in. people from spectrum color where great.

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Author	Topic: Spectrumcolor/spiders
John O	posted 06-03-2002 08:46 PM ET (US) Just finished gel coating with spectrumcolor desert Tan and duratec high gloss additive used two coats w/ foam roller. Filled the spider crackes and smoothed over filled screw holes. Should have preped a bit better but the important thing is the gel coat should keep any water out. the product went on smooth and cured to a tack in 45min @ sub 70degree temp at 6 est. Choose to do after heat of the day and inshadows. i suggest the thinnest coats (2) as non skid was some what comprimised. plan on putting down dri-dec afterwards
LKS	posted 06-03-2002 09:48 PM ET (US) Thanks for the info on temps and drying time, John. This is our next project on our 11' Whaler (hopefully later this week or early next). -- lks
John O	posted 06-03-2002 10:08 PM ET (US) can not stress proper prep . taping,sanding, filling screw hole neatly. I could have done a better job with regard to the astectic(sp) part. My main goal was to seal the hull and prevent as much h2o from getting in. people from spectrum color where great.