Gator Glide and Gator Base [How to Apply, The Right Way]

[@ReelFishingPNW]

I paint for a living and I'd recommend using Purdy roller naps instead. They won't leave those little fibers behind 👍👍

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks for the tip, I wish I would have known that. Next time I do the glide I will get those rollers.

[@ruthlessreid9172]

Painting sucked until I found their brushes.

[@stickandstring63]

Great job. A suggestion if I may, wrap your roller skin tightly with painters' tape before use. When you pull the tape off it takes most of the loose fibers off of the skin.

[@DooshCaneW-717]

Zep off works really well for me so far. It strips paint, under coating, bed liner, the stuff softens up anything it seems.

[@SendItJonBoats]

i am going to have to try that next time.

[@chrismartinez754]

Good vid! You explained it to the T! Not many ppl can explain it simply and quick.I like your videos bro

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thank you Bayou Ben! You from Louisiana by chance? Figured with a name like that you must be from that area.... I am from Baton Rouge.

[@chrismartinez754]

Send It Jon Boats yessir born and raised,In gibson Louisiana! Been living in the bayou since I was born! I’m not too far from you went to the BR Zoo last weekend matter of fact

[@SendItJonBoats]

@@chrismartinez754 Wish I was still in Louisiana. I live in Georgia now, but I was born and raised my younger years in Baton Rouge, and a good bit of my family is from Grand Isle. Maybe one day I will get to move back.

[@juncorock4235]

Dude this rig is sweet I really like watching you build these Jon boats haha

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks Junco, glad to have you watching the channel. Lots more cool stuff coming!

[@robertbossler6942]

Extremely helpful. Great info from a well prepared video, he knows what he is talking about.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@JimKneale]

If you don't want roller lint, try a redtree 3/16 nap mini-mohair roller. I use them for epoxy paint like Alexseal that has agressive solvents, and they last pretty well. UHMWPE plastic works well for trailer bunks and other things that need to slide. Thanks for the tip on scoring the tape. I'm using Dynel and graphite filled epoxy for the same purpose on a wooden kayak skeg, and getting that tape off was a bear.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks for the roller tip Jim. I will have to check them out next time I do glide on a boat. Those micro fiber rollers sucked!

[@Jake-xm6fl]

Made an old boat new again. I have enjoyed a few of your videos already

[@SendItJonBoats]

Awesome, glad to have you aboard! I enjoy reviving this old boat, been a ton of work, but all the hard stuff is almost over! So ready to get it on the water.

[@justinwhite5859]

That mossy oak paint job is sweet

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks Justin! I really like it, was a lot of work but well worth it.

[@cajuncanewt]

After sanding the primer, it’s already super clean, just rinse it with water and let it dry, and then you are ready for the top coat, I don’t see the need to use the chemical and all those paper towels to clean between coats , just my 2 cents , 🤗 ps. Been painting show cars for over 30 hrs 🤗 God Bless , 🗣 great channel 👍🏼

[@SendItJonBoats]

Never said I was an expert or this was the best way to do it... it is just the way I do it. I have an obsession with wax and grease remover chemicals lol. It's like Franks Hot Sauce... I put that sh*t on everything!

[@davidsuarez1279]

with the microfiber rollers you have to wrap it with that tape you used to mask and pull it off and itll leave the it clean and pull that loose lint off, it's actually the best roller you can use but you have to do that extra step

[@SendItJonBoats]

I learned that after a few people commented... wont make that mistake again.

[@davidsuarez1279]

@@SendItJonBoats Keep up the awesome work boss, your videos have thought me alot on my recent adventure of my new jon boat/mud motor. God Bless

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Hell yea brother. Great video. Keep up the great work. Much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤.

[@progradepainting3755]

You need a roller knap that is made for solvent based paints. It also helps if you wrap painters tape around the entire nap and pull it to de-shed the Knap prior to use.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Wish I would have know that before I spent an hour picking out the bits and pieces.

[@progradepainting3755]

@@SendItJonBoats yeah, I dealt with the same problem every time I would use oil based products. Usually it’s not a problem when you spray oils on, but when you roll them, there are specific roller naps that are for latex/water based paints, and others for oil/solvent based products. The latex naps will shed like crazy in oil paints. Took me a long time to figure that one out.

[@progradepainting3755]

@@SendItJonBoats I’ve had good experiences with those Purdy white dove naps.

[@fishinforfun8781]

@@progradepainting3755 Purdy a best. I have used painters tape wrapped over a board/bench and rolled the nap over it a few times.

[@progradepainting3755]

@@fishinforfun8781 that’s a good idea. I’ve never done it that way, but I’m sure it would de-shed the nap nicely.

[@dgreen6987]

I wonder if anyone has ever applied this to the bottom of a mower deck .. if it would help all the grass cliplings discharge without caking up on the bottom of your mower deck .. the dirt, sand, a grass clippings hold moisture in and rust out steel decks over time if you don't get under it and scrape the crap off .. I use cheap cooking spray and it helps prevent buildup fairly well... nice job on your boat .. let me know if you ever try it on a lawn mower. Thanks

[@SendItJonBoats]

I bet it would work good on a mower deck, never thought of that.

[@jeffjurkanis6709]

I'm a newbie to your video's and find them very well put together. Would stainless steel rivets offer more strength. There are also air operated rivet guns that would get in closer spaces ! I had the floats welded on cost over $500.00 he did a perfect job I cut the handles off the back so nothing can be tied off or snagged on them also changed the drain plugs to type you tighten with a wrench ! I think I would used a shop vac to get some of the dust off then wipe it down !

[@SendItJonBoats]

Defiantly do not put stainless rivets in... the aluminum rivets are plenty strong.

[@sgreene2036]

The " send it " intro is a masterpiece 😂

[@SendItJonBoats]

Ha ha thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@trekkertype5334]

Great video. Love the humor. Let's go fishing!

[@SendItJonBoats]

Glad you enjoyed

[@joeschmoe1301]

Why are most jon boats "roller" painted as opposed to sprayed? You would assume that because of the uneven surfaces on a jon, spray would almost always be the application method of choice.

[@SendItJonBoats]

I have no clue, They only provided instructions for rolling, if I could have sprayed it I would have.

[@dustyncohorst]

Did you have any problems with the gator glide adhering to the 3m 5200 on the float pods?

[@SendItJonBoats]

No sir, held up just fine. I will be doing a follow up video on it soon.

[@dustyncohorst]

@@SendItJonBoats Nice! Thanks for the reply

[@dutran9202]

I really like this boat,how big is it?how much horsepower is more reasonable to use??

[@SendItJonBoats]

1648 jon boat. It could handle a 90hp outboard no problem.

[@will2-b150]

Always wash paint rollers in straight tap water and let air dry pre project, it will eliminate 99% of lint problems....And yes I learned the hard way.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Wish I would have known that, thanks for the tip. I will defiantly try that next time.

[@aaronjeansonne8134]

You can also wrap painters tape all the way around the rolller and when you peel it off the lint comes with it

[@jesseyoung3484]

Look here bud.. imma need you to hurry and show what you’re going to do on the inside of the boat! I’m getting anxious😂 I have a 16x 50 v bottom I’m turning into my own duck machine!

[@SendItJonBoats]

Ha Ha.. we gettin there man, slowly but surely. If work wasn't so crazy I would have it done by now. The inside is going to be cool, but the motor build is whats going to be the real insanity!

[@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats]

Great video cuz. Those tape lines gave me a stiffy

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks bro!

[@grasser82]

Seems like it would have been good to blow off the dust after sanding before you wipe it off. Did you pick up any speed doing this?

[@crich1218]

Would it be worth applying an abbration resistant epoxy first to protect from rocks and gravel (jet boat) and then applying gator glide over top?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Nothing will protect from rocks except that uhmw.

[@GoKartsorGoneFishin]

I put that stuff on my jon...but ours was called frog spit..its been on for 8 years and only has a few chips...its good stuff

[@SendItJonBoats]

I heard that frog spit was good stuff too! I love the gator glide so far, not a single problem with it yet! Glad to hear yours is holding up, hope mine lasts that long.

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

kren senior cara lapis perahu yang kreatif dan brilian aku suka senior perjaran yang berhaarga dari tutorial ini

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thank you! 👍

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

@@SendItJonBoats sama ssama senior

[@BrianClunie]

Made my day, I just subscribed!

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks for the sub, lots more fun videos coming soon.

[@user-pq4pt2jy6j]

Could you use it on the entire outside of the boat? Just picked up an old aluminum 16’ sea nymph and she isn’t pretty.

[@SendItJonBoats]

I guess you could.

[@toddrobinson9243]

Looks AWESOME 👍👍

[@jameslyon1372]

So what if the boat is fiberglass? The paint is not the greatest, but would I have to repaint before using the gator glide?

[@SendItJonBoats]

No need to repaint, just scuff it real good and apply right over the old paint so long as it is not peeling. If it is peeling you will need to sand it all off. But yes it can go over fiberglass.

[@jameslyon1372]

@@SendItJonBoats awesome! Thanks for your advice.

[@FilmJunkieOutdoors]

what would i search for to find those steps that have been welded on the back of the boat? i would like this for getting in and out also for the dog

[@kfujillama9548]

outstanding! would this stuff work on the bottom of a sailboat? Interesting... Thanks for sharing... funny out takes... LOL

[@SendItJonBoats]

It should, but I have never even been around a sail boat to try it.

[@swamp_rat_fla1126]

Got gator glide on my 1750 Gator Tail. Very happy with the performance. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SendItJonBoats]

Awesome, I have use it a few time and have always liked it. Can't wait to get out on the water with it.

[@ethanfischer7552]

I just had a ton of revisions done on my 15 ft took the 40hp off put 2022 50 merc on it. The gator glide. You really like the way it preforms. ?

[@SendItJonBoats]

I am happy with it so far. Only been 2 seasons and no real wear yet. I would never want to get stuck again without it though. Slides off the mud much easier.

[@waylonswaycraps]

Will this work on the bottom of a wood boat

[@SendItJonBoats]

I think it would. I would seal it first with a good primer or some urethane, then scuff and put on the gator glide.

[@doctorc643]

Question: I have a 12 foot Orlando Clipper V hull aluminum center console boat with a 15hp Johnson outboard motor, top speed is about 23 mph. My problem is I have a small leak on the bottom of the boat somewhere. I've tried to repair it with silicone and it worked to a degree but did not seal it completely. Because the boat goes pretty fast the water friction on the bottom of the boat is high. I'm looking for a liquid application like solvent or paint. What product do you recommend that would permanently fix the leak.

[@SendItJonBoats]

It is a boat, not a submarine... a little water in the boat is not going to hurt anything dude. My boat has like 19 leaking rivets and we fishi with 10 plus gallons of water in the boat and it floats just fine. Either replace the rivet, or just leave it alone. Quit trying to smear junk on it.

[@michiganengineer8621]

Looks like a great bottom coat product, and according to the website it will stick to just about anything including fiberglass (but not to UHMW). I see it is _not_ recommended for full time saltwater use as well. I know a lot of people who use different colors for each coat of their anti-fouling paint, it does make it easier to know when you need to reapply it, and they've got LOTS of colors.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Yes sir! It is good stuff. I am no where near salt water so I didn't even look into that. Glad you mentioned it because I will have to let people know when they ask about it.

[@nateb4543]

Your comment caught my eye and was about to correct you and say UHMWPE doesn't come in spray form. Then i actually read it haha. I wish it did

[@davidward2370]

I is fine for salt water! The site states our "FR" fouling release is for fresh water only. All GatorGlide products are made for salt and fresh water but not to set in salt water year round. Just FYI

[@michiganengineer8621]

@@davidward2370 Thanks for the clarification. As you can probably tell from my handle here, I'm more familiar with freshwater, although _I_ want to move to Florida, my better half doesn't so . . .

[@davidward2370]

@@michiganengineer8621 bring her on vacation and pack heavy lol.

[@unlimitedj06]

Can you use Gator Glide on any other kind of boat material?

[@SendItJonBoats]

I have seen it on fiberglass boats and kayaks.

[@Scorpio-tn4vy]

It's water based so you can use it on most anything.

[@azlongtales]

Gonna have to do a slick coating before and after on our newest builds for speed test. I think it's helps out alot possibly 🤔

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thats one thing I wish I would have done is a before and after speed test. Im sure it will help a little.

[@479DeLancey]

How did the speed test turn out before and after?

[@azlongtales]

@Adam Delano I don't think necessarily gets much more top speed but helps it get on plane much faster after that most of the boat is out of the water.

[@beemerkon]

You are right about those rollers tried using them on counter not good

[@SendItJonBoats]

oh yeah those rollers suck. Never buying those again!

[@savagenomore]

that boat looks great man...

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thank you! Appreciate you checking out the video.

[@ranger178]

will the gator glide prevent algae from growing on bottom of boat if it sits at a freshwater lake that is warm in summer my boat looks like it has carpet in a month of being in water

[@alabamaoutdoors4468]

Kv paint stripper at lowes works good apply then all you need is a water hose to knock old paint off

[@SendItJonBoats]

Going to have to try that next time.

[@bobbyhorton4034]

How well does it resist abrasion? I have a yamaha waverunner. Juat curious how well it would bond to my fiberglass bottom?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Bonds to fiberglass so long as it is properly prepped. I have not tested it for abrasion but I know the airboat guys have been using it for years and they say it works well. It will need to be touched up in the future but that is easy, clean, scuff, and put on another coat.

[@chevyon37s]

It does fairly well if you keep in mind it’s a sacrificial coating, and you will have to reapply eventually dependent on use. I have 2 years on my fiberglass layout boat bottom, and I think I did 3 coats of just gatorglide (no gator base) on top of the gel coat after sanding it. And I have minimal wear through on one spot and a few scratches from rocks. I drag the boat over dry land a bit and I didn’t notice any real reduction in difficulty to drag it, but it’s easier to slide on and off my trailer for sure. Personally I probably wouldn’t put it on a wave runner unless you really beach it every single time you ride it to a sandbar or something, but even then. You’ll either be recoating gator glide or gel coat at some point.

[@bobbyhorton4034]

@@SendItJonBoats thanks for your info. Also i want to thank you for doing the video. The effort and education was very well done and helped me tremendously in my personal research of protecting my investment. Yamaha has this material that they refer to as nano cell. From what the other yamaha pwc owners have shared with their experience with the stuff, it has some real bad issues. Ive seen it delaminate in sections so big it's scary. If you get a small hole, the pressure from the water getting in the hole while riding has made it disentegrate terribly. You may get other owners like myself looking for a solution. Im more in tune with a preventative maintenance Solution to a future would be problem. Yamaha has a serious issue with the malfuntioning properties of their nano hulls. To make the skis light an perform well, they made these fragile hulls. I dont want to lose my investment when i know i can strengthen the hull with the right product. I am comparing products to see what i want to use. I just know that the gator glide is on my list. I really the product is great from my opinion or your very well done video. Thank you. I hope to be a customer soon!

[@jonesboyshunting8673]

This is what I'm planning on doing this summer man. Thanks for the tips and your body looks awesome.

[@SendItJonBoats]

It's good stuff, you won't regret it.

[@Truthfulfisherman]

Can we do a valco riveted aluminum boat all the way to the top?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Sure, you can do anything once!

[@georgemcmillan3383]

So 1/2 gallon was enough to do 5 coats on your 1648?

[@danielharrelson5378]

What are the dimensions of the boat, also how much material did you purchase?

[@SendItJonBoats]

I answered both of those questions in the video. 1648, half gallon kit.

[@mgsharnhorst]

That turned out great. Could you tell if it improved the ride ?

[@SendItJonBoats]

I did end up picking up a few mph. It is was easier to get on and off the trailer. It rides about the same, just a bit slicker in the water.

[@terisulistio533]

Please what you use for make your painting and what product you use

[@SendItJonBoats]

There is a 3 part video series on the channel all about it.

[@terisulistio533]

@@SendItJonBoats thanks brother GBU 🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨

[@vb9300]

what color was the gator base? I have read the application instructions on the site but it does not mention a temp not to apply it, it does say not to do it at night or if its raining.

[@biginkdog]

I usually vacuum the dust off , then wipe it down . Saves a little time

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks for the tip.

[@terryogletree2128]

Could you spray off the dust with a garden hose and dry it before final cleaning

[@SendItJonBoats]

@@terryogletree2128 Yeah you could, but you still need to wipe with acetone before putting the gator glide down to make sure there are no oils or contaminates on the surface, and it helps the gator glide stick better.

[@terryogletree2128]

@@SendItJonBoats that's what I figured

[@troyhovis8490]

Aye I have the same motor with the swap runner kit but my head gasket is blow and I don’t know what part to get to fix it can you help ?

[@SendItJonBoats]

A bunch of places sell head gaskets, NR racing, OMB Warehouse, Arc Racing.

[@thomasfolds1378]

How much is it and can you do the whole boat with it. I have a 1436 Jon boat

[@SendItJonBoats]

i do not know what their prices are, go check out their site. gatorglide.com

[@FiglioBastardo]

Nice! Next up, a gatorglide slip-n-slide?!

[@reconfishing8595]

How much strength do you think it adds to the rivets bouncing of timber

[@SendItJonBoats]

I don't think anything adds strength to rivets, if you got bad rivets they need to be replaced before putting any bottom coating on.

[@sj-xb4yz]

"really .. really".... great video. just did mine.. easy peasy ps.. didn't have any fish eye issue. not sure why?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Who knows... some people get it bad like mine did. Some dont get it all. May be a batch to batch thing.

[@fernandogaribay6663]

I have a 17’ bass tracker with some ribs on the bottom how much gator glide would I need I was looking at the gallon size of G2 and does it come with the gator base or is it sold separately

[@Mr.Entrepreneur22]

Does it still work good if you have pin holes that you fixed on the bottom

[@SendItJonBoats]

Yes so long as the holes are sealed well then it will go right over it.

[@paulbriggs3072]

You can put on a couple thick coats of graphite mixed with epoxy.

[@SendItJonBoats]

I could have covered it with Vaseline, or done a lot of other slick stuff, but I chose gator glide to try it out for this boat and it works great.

[@SugarRiverOutdoors]

I wonder how well it will seal up any rivets I might miss that leak after I re hammer all of my rivets?

[@SendItJonBoats]

It will seal somewhat but thats not really the intended purpose. It's not super thick goop like some of the other products out there.

[@thomasroberts5658]

It’s an epoxy it should seal them all

[@nickbarrickman8005]

Hey I didn’t see a link for the hoodie in the description

[@staceyweeks3206]

Why did you pick gator glide over wet lander or another product

[@SendItJonBoats]

I used it in the past, and I hear nothing but good stuff about it, so I tried it again. Glad I did, works great.

[@adamhale8630]

Did you know that sand blasting media can be reusable meaning if you have a tarp on the ground an a tent or something to catch it it can be reblasted

[@SendItJonBoats]

Yup you can reclaim it and use it again. Kind of a pain in the rear, but it can be done.

[@jimfryar1]

Can you/ would you put gator glide on the bottom of a kayak/canoe? Thanx

[@SendItJonBoats]

I think you can. I saw a video on gator glides page of them putting it on a small canoe or kayak if I am not mistaken.

[@Joebo3000]

How much of the gator glide did you use??

[@SendItJonBoats]

1/2 gallon of base, 1/2 gallon of g2 glide

[@Joebo3000]

@@SendItJonBoats thanks man, love all your videos. Super helpful

[@Eugene2ndW]

Be careful with paint strippers. Some contain strong caustic that and make Swiss cheese out of aluminum. Also, solvents fumes are not good in enclosed spaces, toxic and flammable.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks for the tips!

[@4door_vette04]

Does this offer any protection against rocks or just regular skinny water abuse?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Nothing will protect against rocks except thick plastic like on jet boats.

[@florida__jack]

Awesome job👍 Tape line looks amazing! #hotandbothered 🤣

[@SendItJonBoats]

LOL... Is it sad that I get all hot and bothered over good looking tape lines? Must be my inner painter soul lol.

[@florida__jack]

@@SendItJonBoats Not sad, Professional 👍👍

[@peixesciars4418]

Que projeto top. Quero fazer um barco igual esse , em fibra do zero. Me passa as medidas desse barco? Ótimo vídeo parabéns. Luiz Augusto, grande Porto Alegre , RS.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Sorry I dont speak taco bell.

[@cwshults78]

Will this work on a fiberglass boat?

[@JeffRigney]

Air compressor would be really handy. Blow the dust off then wipe clean.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Yeah and if I was at my shop I would have had an gigantic air compressor and really nice paint booth to do this in.... but this giant thing will not fit in my shop so I had to do best I could in my friends shop since he had the space.

[@virgelmccluskey8700]

can you use this if the boat is going to be in saltwater

[@SendItJonBoats]

Yes

[@MrT13]

I always used stealflex/2000 back in the day. Couple tricks maybe for whoever interested. As far as primers go don’t bother leave bare aluminum sand blast is ok but 24 grit is better if you got a flat hull. Clean with 90% rubbing alcohol AFTER you blow it off or vacuum all the dust AND wash with dawn/soap and water. When you apply epoxy use the finest nap hair roller you can find. 1/8”... apply a coat front to back and once you get to back if front is still tacky start again. If it’s not you fked up.... Only two coats. 3 depending on thickness just messes up and the thicker an epoxy is the easier it chips in bigger pieces... Once you apply second coat just peal tape off and razor as you go but if it’s still wet you can just peal tape off for a good line. And then take a hair dryer or 2 is better to the whole deal while it’s drying. It’ll help flatten it out so you get a car paint type of finish not wavy. Especially if you used a good fine nap roller. So. Deeper scuffs the better. Wash. No dust. Alcohol. Apply whole coats. And only apply second coats to a wet coat. Super fine nap roller. Hair dryers. Let sit twice as long as recommended.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks for the tips.

[@lucasdahlman7405]

How much gator glide did you buy for the boat

[@SendItJonBoats]

1/2 gallon, I talked about it in the video and I put it up on the screen what kit I bought.

[@dingo3190]

Looking good!

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks Dingo, appreciate you checking out the video.

[@ayedeeaechdee7795]

I liked immediately at the intro

[@SendItJonBoats]

Awesome, thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@michaeldixon3445]

Do you have a link for the gatorglide? I think Google hates me or gator glide because it keep giving me gatorguard bedliner and super slick 2000

[@SendItJonBoats]

www.gatorglide.com

[@justinhalliburton7666]

Thank you! Great video

[@lorenmars5244]

Polyester roller might be better. Can I spray it?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Gator Glide said it could be sprayed but did not ask what all was required to spray it. I know it would have to be thinned down. Call them and ask, they are very helpful

[@fernandogaribay6663]

Also when I order the gator glide if I order it black with the gator base also be black ? Or is the color only for the base and all g2 gator glide is black ?

[@zumezoom9593]

it comes in different colors premixed or can I mix myself

[@SendItJonBoats]

Yes they have several colors to choose from.

[@glen4288]

How does the boat do in the mud being that it has ribs? Video?

[@SendItJonBoats]

I do not run a lot of mud, we have mostly sand a leaf muck in the small rivers around me. Haven't been able to get it stuck yet, but everyone I know that runs in mud says slick bottom coatings are 100% necessary.

[@stevenstarbird1305]

What paint stripper did you end up using that actually worked? Bout to strip mine this weekend

[@SendItJonBoats]

Clean Stip gel... it comes in a tin can and works really well.

[@kevinwest4488]

is this an SPRAYABLE type application?

[@SendItJonBoats]

They say you can spray it, I have never tried.

[@brianangel7237]

Hey I have a question are you going to put the bench seats back in the boat ?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Good question, no I am building an all aluminum framed storage and deck for bow fishing, and cat fishing. Then the middle and back will be open space for duck hunting and hauling stuff.

[@d2egaming285]

Quick question man. trying to set my 12ft john up to hunt small rivers with my longtail kit...is there anything I can coat the bottom with to protect against rocks? thought about bedliner not worried about the drag since not in a race. any suggestions would help

[@SendItJonBoats]

I would get one of those poly or plastic hard bottoms to put on your boat if you are going to be bashing a lot of rocks. No coating in the world will hold up to rocks.

[@SugarRiverOutdoors]

How much Gator glide did you end up using on this boat?

[@bowhunternc79]

Hey just checking does this stuff work to seal rivets?? And is it pretty hard and tough when you’re done? Not to be a scooter but wanted to make sure before I buy some

[@SendItJonBoats]

It is not made to seal rivets, and I do not recommend any goop, slop, paint, roll on, stick icky, gluey junk to seal bad rivets. Drill the bad rivet out, put a new one in and do it right.

[@bowhunternc79]

@@SendItJonBoats gotcha. I don’t have a leaker but Was thinking more of a preventative. Also looking at Raptor spray on

[@dgod724]

will gator base/glide seal leaky rivots?

[@SendItJonBoats]

No, just tighten the rivet or replace it.

[@matttippins3499]

does this hold up well against rocks also?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Once.... rocks will kill any kind of paint or coatings. You need UHMW plastic if you are going to be bashing into rocks.

[@jeremyjulienne160]

Wish I could have you do this to mine! What would I do different to put this on outside since I don't have a shop with a controlled atmosphere?

[@SendItJonBoats]

The 3 big things to watch for with Gator Glide is 1. don't put it on at night 2. don't do it in direct sunlight 3. don't apply it when its raining or overly humid. Get you a covered area on a warm day and get to it dude, it's easy. Just a lot of time standing there rolling.

[@jeremyjulienne160]

Thanks!

[@SendItJonBoats]

@@jeremyjulienne160 anytime. If you need any tips or advice just holla at me.

[@colbyvining]

How much will I need for a 18ft x 5ft boat?

[@taihrichardson978]

What kind of paint thinner did you use

[@SendItJonBoats]

Acetone

[@FreedomWon20]

would this "Freedom Lube" work good for making my bunks on the trailer slippery.. (I do not have the Gator Glide on )

[@SendItJonBoats]

Freedom lube would probably help a little but eventually it will wash off, you would have to apply more. Ive never tried it but I could see that working.

[@jonfishmacon]

What about the tuff version ?

[@SendItJonBoats]

I have not used the G4, I heard it is good stuff just like the G2

[@rexslay7264]

Great job looks good

[@SendItJonBoats]

Thanks Rex. Glad you enjoyed the video. Can't wait to get this boat on the water.

[@ER-ck4ri]

what if its bare aluminum ? I got a Jon boat for free from some guy and it has a ton of rock dings and it was repaired with jbweld but really bad and I want something to put on it.

[@SendItJonBoats]

Yeah you can put it on bare aluminum... I did in this video and explained the entire process.

[@ER-ck4ri]

My bad I didn't watch the full thing 🤣

[@SendItJonBoats]

@@ER-ck4ri Well duh... ya got to watch the whole thing! That like only watching the first few seconds of an adult film... all the good stuff happens in the middle and end! LOL

[@ResurrectDecoys]

Will it stick to fiberglass?

[@SendItJonBoats]

Yes if you sand it first.