RazMan
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 posted on 29/3/06 at 08:00 AM |
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Flow coat question
Having finished some mods to my fibreglass rear section I want to re-apply the black flow coat (on the inside surface) to match the rest of the
bodywork.
Is flow coat just black pigment mixed with resin or is it not that simple?
Once mixed, can I apply it by brush?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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bernie955
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 08:06 AM |
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I thought flow-coating was a technique for putting the final colour coats on a panel to reduce the amount of orange peel and, therefore,
buffing/polishing.
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bernie955
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 08:07 AM |
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You probably mean gelcoat.
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RazMan
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 08:11 AM |
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Gel coat is surely for the outer surface?
AFAIK flow coat is to smooth out the inside and prevent light penetration.
It has a slightly waxy finish so I suspect there is an special additive to achieve this.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Triton
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 08:19 AM |
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Raz,
Flowcoat is gelcoat with added goo to take away the stickyness.
I use gelcoat with a dash of resin and wax solution then brush it on but make sure you flat down the surface first to remove any high spots and sharp
bits.
Mark
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Triton
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 08:20 AM |
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Flowcoat is designed to water proof the matt surface.
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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RazMan
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 08:25 AM |
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Thanks Mark - exactly the info I need
I have just found a local supplier who does a ready mixed flow coat which will be easier for me to use. I didn't realise that gelcoat
doesn't go off when exposed to air - the additive apparently forces it to cure completely
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Triton
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 08:28 AM |
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No worries, gel coat will go off it just takes ages if exposed to the atmos..my jeans and boots are crusted in the stuff....
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Avoneer
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 11:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Triton
my jeans and boots are crusted in the stuff....
No trees were killed in the sending of this message.
However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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Hugh Paterson
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| posted on 29/3/06 at 09:13 PM |
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Ah the wonders of peel ply or even cheapo acetate sheet!
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