Gelcoat light texture finish

[AllanG]

Does anyone know how I can achieve a light textured surface on a small gelcoat repair I need to do?

Many thanks, Allan

 

[rafiki_]

Not really sure what you mean by a light textured finish, but I have achieved a really good finish by sanding with fine wet and dry then polishing.

 

[AllanG]

Not really sure what you mean by a light textured finish, but I have achieved a really good finish by sanding with fine wet and dry then polishing.

What I mean by a 'light textured finish' is one that has a sort of random raised surface, (rather like a mildly artexed ceiling).......this type of surface is found on my cabin roof, and it is definitely not smooth, as it acts as a non-slip surface.

I have read that you could use a small paint roller to get this type of effect.........any suggestions/experiences welcome!

 

[MystereMarcus]

On a previous boat I had a gelcoat repair performed by Osmotech in Hamble, the surface was very very lightly textured. Their method was to apply the gelcoat and then 'smooth' the surface by pressing a medium grade sandpaper onto it. The pattern of the sandpaper was then imprinted in the gel. The results were so good that you couldn't see the repair after the colour had blended in.

 

[Blueboatman]

To answer the question (!)

You could wax another small area adjacent to the damage and then lay up some resin and cloth on that. And let it cure hard, remove, spray wax/wd40/cooking oil on it and keep handy.

Then, upon completing the application of repair material to the actual damaged area, press your handy cured bit into the still wet repair job, which will transfer the textured impression.
You might want to leave the handy bit in situ whilst the repair bit cures, with some masking tape or gaffer tape to hold it in place.

 

[bigwow]

I could always paint a textured finish for you. I seen to be expert on obtaining either niagara type finish or an orange peel effect!

 

[minkysailing]

Gel repairs to treaded deck areas can be achieved by using Plasticine. Affect the gel repair and while still wet take an imprint on some adjacnet area of deck and stick the Plasticine over the repair. I have used this method of repair and found on small areas it works very well.

Best of luck.

 

[essexboy]

Question

Im still thinking of a need for non slip on the roof, unless, surely not!

 

[bigwow]

Im still thinking of a need for non slip on the roof, unless, surely not!

Don't want Santa to slip now do we.