Gelcoat incompatable
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Gelcoat incompatable
going to start a 1971 coupe body work prep for paint by me. from the forum I gather that the best thing to do is to gelcoat the entire body after bodywork then prime and paint. one of Ecklers gelcoat warnings is not to apply over SMC. I have 2 repair panels on the car from a previous owner and I don't know what they are made of and I think 1971 they started using SMC. How can I identify SMC.
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Grayish-white panel that has a marbleized look to it with some dark streaks running in it. IT will look completely different than the way the spare tire carrier looks on the inside of the tub.
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If you are still concerned...post a photo of what you have.
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Is the panel shiny black on the outside and a rough texture on the inside...then this is a hand-laid fiberglass part and it is already gelcoated.
Why don't you post a photo of both sides so there is no misunderstanding...at at least where you got the part and the pat number.
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Why don't you post a photo of both sides so there is no misunderstanding...at at least where you got the part and the pat number.
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Is the panel shiny black on the outside and a rough texture on the inside...then this is a hand-laid fiberglass part and it is already gelcoated.
Why don't you post a photo of both sides so there is no misunderstanding...at at least where you got the part and the pat number.
DUB
Why don't you post a photo of both sides so there is no misunderstanding...at at least where you got the part and the pat number.
DUB
Thanks!
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Are you planning on sectioning in this half fender if that is what it is????
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both pieces are glassed onto the body I was just asking on what type of gelcoat would work on the body. I was afraid that one of the repair pieces was SMC but you pointed out that they are not. so I guess when I am ready I can use what ever brand gelcoat I want. probably Evercoat polyester that requires VPA.
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both pieces are glassed onto the body I was just asking on what type of gelcoat would work on the body. I was afraid that one of the repair pieces was SMC but you pointed out that they are not. so I guess when I am ready I can use what ever brand gelcoat I want. probably Evercoat polyester that requires VPA.
Best of luck to you
DUB