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tom_gpp
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tom_gpp asked in Cars & TransportationBoats & Boating · 1 decade ago

Boat gel coat rough to the touch, how do I repair?

I have a '71 Tahiti jet boat that has gel coat that is rough to the touch. it feels almost like a fine sandpaper. I was thinking that wet sanding and buffing it might help but wasn't sure. I bought the boat 4 years ago and it has been this way since. The rest of the boat, except for the carpet, is in good shape (new 455 olds, new Berle;y jet, seats are good, stereo is good). I just need to either get the gel coat smoothed or is my only option painting the boat?

Thanks!

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  • 45 auto
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    If metal flake the clear coat is gone and there is no way to repair it but sanding down removing flake.Prep and prime and paint.

  • mark
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    I would take it in to a boat yard that does fiberglass work , and ask them what they recommend.

    There are polishes for gel coat that will improve minor pitting , and a good wax job will seal it .

    If the fiberglass is badly damaged then you might be looking at sanding it , and spraying or rolling on a new gelcoat .

  • RonD
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    If it's metal flake, there's nothing you can do except paint.

    If it's paint try rubbing or polishing compound.

    Boat US sells a gel coat sealing liquid you can wipe on. It lasts a couple of years.

    Source(s): Boat Captain
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