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kyja95
08-27-2010, 11:15 PM
I was just wondering is it possible to repanint a boat with metalflake and still have depth in the gelcoat like one of the earlier hydrostreams

XstreamVking
08-29-2010, 05:21 PM
It can be done to look just as good as the original. With the right materials and a experienced painter, metalflake is no big deal. Shoot on the flake mixed with clear. Cover this with several coats of clear. Let this cure for a week or so. Sand down to a smooth finish and re-clear with a few more coats. Use 1500 grit sandpaper to perfect it, and buff it out to a glossy finish. I have done several flake jobs and the paint will hold up better than the original gellcote finish...