stevebubs
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 09:19 PM |
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Gelcoat with Wax = Flowcoat = Shiny or not?
If I add the 5% wax to my gelcoat to make topcoat, will it still buff up as nicely as the gelcoat?
[Edited on 28/7/06 by stevebubs]
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 09:55 PM |
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wax stops it going sticky if your using it on a roof etc , ie not in a mold
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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RazMan
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 10:11 PM |
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Isn't gel with added wax called flow coat?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Chippy
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 10:53 PM |
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Razman, sure is called Flow coat, and as stated is used to produce a Gel coat finish without a mould, usualy in places like the bilges of boats, to
make them easier to keep clean. As far as using it to get a good finish on a rough outside moulding, well you can, but what a bloody job, best to use
body filler, and spray the thing.   Regards Ray
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stevebubs
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 11:00 PM |
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yes - flowcoat.
so flowcoat can be sanded and polished to a similar finish to gel?
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Chippy
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 11:39 PM |
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Problem with sanding Flow coat, or any gel coat, is that the heat generated melts it and clogs the abrasive, and as said in my previous post
it's a bitch to get nice and flat. Personaly wouldn't bother, just a good body filler, sand it down and spray it. Will take less time and
save you from a whole lot of grief. IMHO. Regards Ray
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stevebubs
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 11:58 PM |
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Except I'd have to spray the whole Fury.....not cheap...but I do have loads of gelcoat and sandpaper. So long as I can get a reasonable finish
for now then I'll be happy and will go for the perfect job when I can afford it...
[Edited on 27/7/06 by stevebubs]
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RazMan
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 07:52 AM |
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If you are forced to stick with what you've got, you might be able to achieve a better finish by hand and doing it wet - should help with
clogging.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Dave J
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 10:01 AM |
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As Raz said, I would definately rub it down wet using ever finer wet and dry paper. I did this to great effect to remove orange peel effect on my
gelcoat, finishing off with very fine acrylic polish. lovely job.
Dave
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stevebubs
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 03:02 PM |
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So - to summarise from the original question...
I should be able to get as good a finish with flowcoat as with gelcoat...
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RazMan
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 03:32 PM |
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IMO the wax might prevent getting a 'full on' shine but you should be able to get a reasonable finish.
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 30/7/06 at 09:11 PM |
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Use tissue as last layer then flowcoat it
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stevebubs
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| posted on 30/7/06 at 11:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Triton
Use tissue as last layer then flowcoat it
Hmm...got a bit further in now...and loads of sanding to do.
Have dremelled out the join and filled with gelcoat, and put a load of tape on to allow it to air dry.
In some places on the join, the gelcoat is likely to be 8-10mm thick...is this going to give me problems later?
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 30/7/06 at 11:40 PM |
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If the join was not reinforced with tissue on the front side then it stands a good chance of cracking IME...
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