On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 08:59:46 -0800, "Robert or Karen Swarts"
wrote:

Do any of you have suggestions or opinions regarding the best type of paint
(urethane, epoxy, gel coat, etc) to refinish the topsides of a gel coated
hull?

Thanks,
Bob Swarts


I used a plain polyurethane "spar" varnish with UV inhibitors on the
topsides of a dull metal flake polyester glass hull, and on an old
plain polyester glass hull. Short term, the results are cosmetically
excellent.
Ask again in 2 years.

Brian W

Thanks, but I actually need to color the topsides.

BS

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
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On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 08:59:46 -0800, "Robert or Karen Swarts"
wrote:

Do any of you have suggestions or opinions regarding the best type of
paint
(urethane, epoxy, gel coat, etc) to refinish the topsides of a gel coated
hull?

Thanks,
Bob Swarts


I used a plain polyurethane "spar" varnish with UV inhibitors on the
topsides of a dull metal flake polyester glass hull, and on an old
plain polyester glass hull. Short term, the results are cosmetically
excellent.
Ask again in 2 years.

Brian W