gelcoat cleanup

[jesters420]

I seem to have got some spots on the gelcoat with poly resin. The surface of the gelcoat still needs to be cut and buffed. What should i use to take the resin off without getting to deep into the gelcoat?

 

[bjcsc]

Re: gelcoat cleanup

I don't know if that's even possible. In my limited experience, new gelcoat is very sensitive to solvents, esp. acetone. Your best bet is probably block sanding it off, repairing the gelcoat.

 

[jesters420]

Re: gelcoat cleanup

It is not new gelcoat it is 34 years old but the paint and hull are in great shape. I just don't want to cut to deep into the gelcoat as I bring it back to new.

 

[bjcsc]

Re: gelcoat cleanup

Sorry, I assumed by the "needs to be cut and buffed" that it was a new surface. You could try to chip the resin off with a plastic scraper/putty knife, but if it has a good grip, careful block sanding is what I would do...

 

[jesters420]

Re: gelcoat cleanup

Thanks for the help. I will see how easily it will chip of the surface.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: gelcoat cleanup

Gel coat is not fine china, just take 80 grit,sand off the epoxy,polish the gel and get on with life.........8)