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Boat Detailing - Analyzing Gel Coat Surfaces

Gel coat is an extremely tough porous surface applied to boats. It is best to preserve the original surface as much as possible just like cars, trucks, etc. To make them look great it is required that the boat is coated well. For that, you must diagnose the level of oxidation. For more, visit https://informationaboutboatdetailing.wordpress.com/2021/12/29/boat-detailing-analyzing-gel-coat-surfaces/

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Boat Detailing - Analyzing Gel Coat Surfaces

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  1. Boat Detailing – Analyzing Gel Coat Surfaces

  2. Introduction Gel coat is an extremely tough porous surface applied to boats. It is best to preserve the original surface as much as possible just like cars, trucks, etc. To make them look great it is required that the boat is coated well.Gel coat is tougher than automotive paint and 15 to 20 times thicker. More often than not, you will be able to machine buff out most oxidation and other blemishes. These cloudy surfaces can be remedied and repaired.

  3. Light oxidation Machine buff with a non-abrasive wool or foam pad and apply the sealant by hand or orbital polisher. A wool pad may be easier than a foam pad to use to keep from sticking or bouncing, especially as the friction heats the surface. Starbrite has a liquid wax which is very easy to use as well. Most automotive detailing products will suffice at level one oxidation.

  4. Medium oxidation The surface will have obvious degradation on the deck and the hull. The best product we have found is Aussie Gold’s DuraGleem Extra Cut. It is a little tougher than Aussie Gold DuraGleem Original, but with level 2 oxidation you are going to need it. This may not work on all level two oxidation, but it is better to try the easy way first

  5. Severe oxidation The surface is chalky to the touch and sight. We do not always recommend a foam pad on severe oxidation gel-coat surfaces because it heats up and may slipIf you are still intent on saving it then this will require many, many hours of labor and due to environmental concerns, may usually only be performed on land in a controlled setting

  6. conclusion If you use Monster Agua-Blue 100, it contains no petroleum products or silicone and is 100% water-based and water-soluble. This may avoid the hassle of wet sanding in the boat detailing process.

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