Repairing a Fiberglass Canoe with Gel Coat

[@jroosenmaallen2523]

Can a roller be used for gel coat if sprayer not available

[@timberboatworks]

Gel coat contains styrene which dissolves foam. If you purchase solvent resistant rollers they can be used but will leave significant texture that would have to be sanded and cut/polished away after. Bristle brushes will also leave some texture. You can spread gel coat with a squeegee or trowel if the surface is relatively smooth, if not a bristle brush has to be used.

[@sammax212]

How long between coats were you spraying?

[@tiredofit1429]

Is it possible to gel coat a 17 foot canoe in one shot? How quickly does the nonwax type dry?

[@MrDWCallahan]

Great video, thanks for the tutorial. I have a rather large scratched area to repair on a red sailboat. How did you match the gel coat color so well? Thank you.