Can I put a clear coat over an exsisting gel coat?

Question

I have a cajun bass boat and I think it has a gel coat on it, cause I just got through sanding it down. It is a metal flake "paint" and therefore I assume it is a gel coat. I didn't take it all the way down to the bare fiberglass. Can I re-coat it with a clear coat?

Answer 1

Note: metallic flakes absorb the heat of the sun, therefore damaging the finish. Looks Pretty!!! will not last a lifetime.

Answer 2

yes you can ...

the metalic flakes are in the gelcoat..   so just recoat it with clear coat.  you may have to do it again in a few years as most clear coats are not formulated for marine use...

Answer 3

Yes. But make sure that it is cleaned with a prep solvent. Use a good urethane or epoxy clear coat. Happy Boating!