just wondering

[dream4ta]

How much do you think it would cost roughly to have a boat resprayed with new/different gel coat from checkmate? Say like a 283.. Any guesses?

 

[DropTop5.0]

When I called them about the 2800 that had a repaint on it already and asked to have it redone in gel coat Kip indicated not worth it. Just use automotive paint. Not much help but passed on what I know.

 

[dream4ta]

Thanks Chris! Just looking for thoughts. The Enforcer is automotive paint and i dont mind it. Just thinking openly pretty much! I wont be ready to spray anything for a couple more years at a minimum anyway!

 

[Kurtster]

How much do you think it would cost roughly to have a boat resprayed with new/different gel coat from checkmate? Say like a 283.. Any guesses?

When I started my 22ft Vision I wanted to have it re-gelled ---- to have it done bow to stern top to bottom all original color and no fabrication and not including the new rub rail {and there was no previous paint on it to strip} I was quoted over 20,000.

Obviously we went with paint and I couldn't be happier.
A well done paint job with either awl grip or imron can be just fine and look great for years.

 

[dream4ta]

Thanks Kurt! Is Gel just that hard to work with? To just buy the materials i didnt think it was any more than a good paint.. I know it requires a lot of sanding and buffing when sprayed instead of laid in a mold but i guess i didnt figure that much..

 

[Kurtster]

Thanks Kurt! Is Gel just that hard to work with? To just buy the materials i didnt think it was any more than a good paint.. I know it requires a lot of sanding and buffing when sprayed instead of laid in a mold but i guess i didnt figure that much..

I think its just because its so hard to work with but I'm not really sure because I don't know how to do it --- my quote was for having a shop do all the work and the labor was probably 85% of the bill.

I'd like to try my hand at gel coat some day.

 

[dream4ta]

I was considering doing one of the Enforcer's in gel myself to try and see how i could do. But one of these days (prolly more like 10 years or so) we would like a bigger boat. And not many of them have the gel we would like on them..

 

[mishawakajim]

Well there you go, they always say practice makes perfect. 10 years ought a get ya there. Lots of practice time and who knows, if you get a knack for doing it, you might have a nice side business. Jim

 

[dream4ta]

Well there you go, they always say practice makes perfect. 10 years ought a get ya there. Lots of practice time and who knows, if you get a knack for doing it, you might have a nice side business. Jim

Haha as nice as that would be something tells me that trying to do a 28-30 footer would kill me off!

 

[mishawakajim]

Oh come on, you're still a young un. You get to be an old fart like me that's when you have to really think about it.Jim

 

[dream4ta]

Oh come on, you're still a young un. You get to be an old fart like me that's when you have to really think about it.Jim

I might be a youngin but im still an out of shape desk jockey!

 

[mishawakajim]

Oh well, I was just trying to help out and spend your money and increase your experience and.....

 

[dream4ta]

I do love spending money!! Tell you what.. When its time to start spraying and sanding on an Enforcer ill let you know and you can come on down! Have a visit with you son at school and stop on out for a few cold ones and some poking fun at this out of shape kid sanding!

 

[mishawakajim]

Deal, let me know when.