Getting rid of chalky gelcoat
Regular viewers will have seen us battle to keep our dark green gel coat on Fair Isle looking goos over the years.
We’ve tried all sorts or restoration methods and protective coatings like top end nano technology ceramic coatings.
We actually thought our gel coat was now beyond help and we may have to paint, a very expensive option! But you’ld be amazed what can be done with the right equipment and a bit of hard work.
This video will take you through the step by step process to get your gel coat looking like new.
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