View How To Gelcoat A Boat Deck PNG. Gelcoat is a popular finish for boat decking, being very durable and waterproof, and available in a range of colors. Many of these are minor and limited to the gelcoat — that smooth depending on the method of construction, layers of chopped mat and fiberglass cloth are then built up on top to form the hull, deck, and other molded parts.
And you need 2 coats.
(how about if i spray a clear liquid wax on it?) It's designed for softer paint, so it's less abrasive and it will take a lot of rubbing to do the job. Many of these are minor and limited to the gelcoat — that smooth depending on the method of construction, layers of chopped mat and fiberglass cloth are then built up on top to form the hull, deck, and other molded parts. No matter how careful you are, fiberglass boats collect dings and gouges over time.