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by bobrann
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:35 am
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting

Thank you for your input, Mr Weasel........decisions, decisions!
by bobrann
Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting

Yes, both quotes include complete jobs. I'm leaning toward the gel coat for repair ability, alone. Thank you for your response.
by bobrann
Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting

Unfortunately, I don't think a wrap is available, locally....
by bobrann
Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting

Yes, compounded and wet sanded multiple times, over the years. I have had three, professional, reputable, opinions... all being the same. Each of them stated (along with Cobalt corporate) that the red colors are the first to degrade. Either way, I am trying to find out which method is preferable, at...
by bobrann
Wed Sep 28, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re: Re-gelcoating vs painting

7.4 have no closeup pictures of the boat, however, you can see a darker color starting to show through the surface of the gel coat, in certain areas. Powered by 7.4 Merc with a Bravo 3.
by bobrann
Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: General Boating
Topic: Re-gelcoating vs painting
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Re-gelcoating vs painting

I own a 2001 246, dark red in color. Our local Cobalt marina says that the current red gel coat is about worn through and it now needs to either be painted or re gel coated. Any opinions on which option would be preferable? Obviously, painting is somewhat less expensive than the gel coat......but no...
by bobrann
Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Crappy ending to a great day on the water.
Replies: 152
Views: 8801

Re: Crappy ending to a great day on the water.

Can anyone suggest a company that can recreate a Cobalt quality bimini frame? My downfall was a low tree limb.