When do you apply the gelcoat?

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02-22-2002, 12:59 AM

NassyVette

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When do you apply the gelcoat?

I was thinking after the body work before primering. Is this right?

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02-22-2002, 09:22 AM

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Re: When do you apply the gelcoat? (Yellow75)

There wasn't any gelcoat on any C3's from the factory. You do not need it. Prime with an epoxy primer/sealer to keep any strands of bare glass from showing through. Follow that with primer/surfacer, block it smooth, then paint.

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02-22-2002, 01:11 PM

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Re: When do you apply the gelcoat? (sb69coupe)

Thanks for the info.

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02-22-2002, 01:41 PM

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Re: When do you apply the gelcoat? (Yellow75)

Use PPG DP50. It works great.

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