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    Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 4:37pm
how easy is it to do this yourself?  what sort of materials are best?  where can I get them from?

advice gratefully received!
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don't do it if there is any risk at all of capsizing! seriously, it is really really annoying if you do capsize, very very slippy, makes it really difficult to right the boat.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote winging it Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 7:27pm
it is for my contender.....

perhaps I shall just paint it then....
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Originally posted by winging it

it is for my contender.....

perhaps I shall just paint it then....

In that case - definately don't

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Flow coat is the "technical term" used for painting with gelcoat! I personally wouldn't recommend it in this case though unless you have lots of time to wet and dry as it is much thicker than paint and you will struggle to get it smooth. I'd use a good quality paint as it will give you more than enough protection.
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thanks, - any recommendations for the paint?
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I am considering flow coating my N12 Rudder, is it just gelcoat plus water then just paint it on? or do you have to add anything extra
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I really wouldn't use gelcoat. Two pot polyurethane paint has to be the material of choice...
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Post Options Post Options   Quote DaveL Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 08 at 11:43pm
Thanks JimC, will try that
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