Gel shield

[syd]

Wotcha all

have any of you used Gel Shield?
Could you give me some tips on which one to use and best way to apply it pleeeaaase?

Syd ;-)

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[itsonlymoney]

Just get a dollop in your hand and sculpture as required. (we are talking hair gel here arent we ?)

Ian



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[robind]

Hi Sid aren`t they all the same (2 pack epoxy with binder/thickener). how about contacting "Which"magazine they would give you an unbiased view if they have one. I wouldnt rely on the boating press articles if any exist.

In my expierence which isnt much I have watched a collegue "gel shield" (the trade name, I believe) his newly peeled and dried boat and it wasn`t hard to do. however it did take some hard work spreading with a stiffish brush and fairing down with thicker coats where it re-joined the existing gel coat( at the water line). the hull Surface must be clean and tacked up betore application though. the stuff comes with comprehensive instructions, and phone numbers.
hope this may be of some assistance.
Best of luck
Rob

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[miket]

Robind seems about right.
Gelshield is International Paints trade name. Could do a lot worse than talk to them.
Had an old Freeman 32 done some years back. Result very good.
Whole thing supervised by my surveyor to ensure:
1. peeled hull (below waterline) was sufficiently dry.
2. temperature/ humidity on application was correct.
3. right number of coats went on.

You can add a different colourant in each coat to ensure good coverage.

Mine was done by Mike Butcher at Thames & Kennett Marina, previously at Better Boating. Good job.

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