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Hanaldo - 10/15/2020 7:14:34 AM

Gelcoat isn't for skinning, it is for making parts from a mould. 

The blemishes on that small piece look like areas that still have clear coat. Whether they are two spots where the clear coat hasn't been sanded off yet or they are the only two spots where the clear coat has been sanded through - hard to tell from that photo. But you could try to keep sanding them, and see if they get bigger or smaller. If they get smaller, they are remaining clear. If they get bigger, then you have a lot more sanding to do to completely remove the clear.

There isn't really a short-cut to achieving perfect results, it takes practise as well as using good materials. Spray cans just won't give you a good finish straight from the can, they will be orange peely. The solution is either to practise sanding and polishing and improve the finish that way, or to get proper spray equipment and use a proper 2k coating that will give you a good finish off the gun. Both of those approaches will require good technique, so there just isn't an option that doesn't involve honing your skills.

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Hanaldo - 10/15/2020 7:14:34 AM

Gelcoat isn't for skinning, it is for making parts from a mould. 

The blemishes on that small piece look like areas that still have clear coat. Whether they are two spots where the clear coat hasn't been sanded off yet or they are the only two spots where the clear coat has been sanded through - hard to tell from that photo. But you could try to keep sanding them, and see if they get bigger or smaller. If they get smaller, they are remaining clear. If they get bigger, then you have a lot more sanding to do to completely remove the clear.

There isn't really a short-cut to achieving perfect results, it takes practise as well as using good materials. Spray cans just won't give you a good finish straight from the can, they will be orange peely. The solution is either to practise sanding and polishing and improve the finish that way, or to get proper spray equipment and use a proper 2k coating that will give you a good finish off the gun. Both of those approaches will require good technique, so there just isn't an option that doesn't involve honing your skills.

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bennyT - 10/21/2020 10:48:00 AM

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Hanaldo - 10/15/2020 7:14:34 AM

Gelcoat isn't for skinning, it is for making parts from a mould. 

The blemishes on that small piece look like areas that still have clear coat. Whether they are two spots where the clear coat hasn't been sanded off yet or they are the only two spots where the clear coat has been sanded through - hard to tell from that photo. But you could try to keep sanding them, and see if they get bigger or smaller. If they get smaller, they are remaining clear. If they get bigger, then you have a lot more sanding to do to completely remove the clear.

There isn't really a short-cut to achieving perfect results, it takes practise as well as using good materials. Spray cans just won't give you a good finish straight from the can, they will be orange peely. The solution is either to practise sanding and polishing and improve the finish that way, or to get proper spray equipment and use a proper 2k coating that will give you a good finish off the gun. Both of those approaches will require good technique, so there just isn't an option that doesn't involve honing your skills.

Hanaldo, do you use an air fed mask for 2K spraying? I'm led to believe that its dangerous stuff and am currently mulling over whether I will try some 2K spraying myself or just leave it to the professionals.

Ben