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badassb
08-31-2005, 10:47 PM
my boat is peeling all over the top half ive been told that clear gelcoat does not peel?
and clear coat does my predictor is all original so is it paint or gelcoat and what can i do about it
Boston Predictor
09-01-2005, 02:32 AM
I have the same exact problem man, peeling around the windshield for mine....I hope we can get some help. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Boston Predictor
09-01-2005, 02:33 AM
do you have any pictures???
badassb
09-01-2005, 09:25 PM
i will take some pics and have them posted
Eriktheviking
09-02-2005, 02:20 PM
Sounds like it was cleared at one time because Gel doesn't peel.To stop and or clean up the area I'd recommend wet sanding the area and then reapplying some clear.That would hopefully stop it from spreading.Had the same problem on one of mine too.
ynnad
09-02-2005, 08:05 PM
Erik

Welcome back. Haven't heard from you on this site for a while... How's the S-boat running?

I finally bought an Enforcer like your last one.

Dan
Eriktheviking
09-04-2005, 10:41 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ynnad:
Erik

Welcome back. Haven't heard from you on this site for a while... How's the S-boat running?

I finally bought an Enforcer like your last one.

Dan </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey...Been a while,Glad to see you picked up one.Like to see some pics.Broke my Scarab on the first run of the season.A U joint clip came off and all hell broke loose http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/irked.gif After that I spun a bearing in the upper gearcase http://checkmate-boats.com/graemlins/brickwall.gif I LOVE BOATS!! Thats what I keep telling myself! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif Have a Good Holiday
Boston Predictor
09-13-2005, 11:50 PM
how do you blend the two clears??just buff it?It seems like its alot thicker than a regular clearcoat. Ill give it a shot.
Eriktheviking
09-15-2005, 09:45 AM
You have to wet sand the area with some 600 to 1000 grit so it blends in when you touch it up with the clear.Then when that dries,wet sand that area again with 800 grit gradually to 1200 grit. Then buff it out( an electric buffer w/foam pad works the best for me) with a quality rubbing compound. And follow with a polishing mixture.