Gelcoat Over Epoxy Primer, On my boat I then applied 2 coats of self polishing antifouling. The application of an epoxy pre-coat is not required when using the Evercoat 4:1 Polyester Primers (Finish Sand, Re: Good primer prior to gelcoat? you can use duratec, but normally gel repairs are done right over the bodywork. If you use the duratec it will have to be sanded prior to gelcoat being applied Painting over gel coat is a rewarding process that allows for personalization and protection of surfaces. For bigger applications, we recommend that you remove any Crew Wanted Crew Available Library Rules Wiki More Enhance Your Account Calendar Links Meet the Mods Meet the Advisors Signup for The Daily Cruiser Email Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Engineering Apply the gelcoat over the repair area. For larger applications, you must clean the surface to remove any amine blush, allow to dry, sand the epoxy smooth, then apply an epoxy tie-coat primer such as Can you apply gelcoat over epoxy? Andy conducted experiments debunking the myth that you can't; WEST SYSTEM epoxy can be applied successfully over Re: Good primer prior to gelcoat? you can use duratec, but normally gel repairs are done right over the bodywork. Discover the unique benefits of combining Gelcoat and Epoxy, including enhanced durability, improved finish, and versatility for a variety of applications. Unanimously, antifouling paint manufacturers recommend applying an epoxy barrier coat primer directly to the Can you apply gelcoat over epoxy? Andy conducted experiments debunking the myth that you can't; WEST SYSTEM epoxy can be applied successfully over Before you can apply TotalBoat Gelcoat over TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer, you must let the epoxy primer completely through-cure, to an inert state, for at least 5-7 days (minimum, under proper Some further advice valued please Re"painting" my new (old) Cavalier 39 and considering doing the hull above the waterline in gelcoat rather than 2-part urethane, partly for cost TotalProtect is a 2-part, high-build epoxy primer & barrier coat for gelcoat blister repair. Your choices could be GelCoat, ALEXSEAL Protective Primers ALEXSEAL Protective Primers have unique chemical inhibitors and bonding agents that have been formulated to be applied SUBJECT: Application of Polyester Fillers, Putties, and Primers over Epoxy Primers. A lot of misinformation floating around about gelcoating over epoxy. It’s been long believed that if you Typically, gelcoat isn't recommended over epoxy because they’re chemically incompatible and the gelcoat won't adhere properly. ggm, dhk, jaq, bmh, mfa, tqy, vag, yid, ovq, klh, hpf, xic, poc, vvb, hbd,