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cocacoladodge
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1st B-GT is Blue Metalflake '74 / . . . 2nd B-GT is Silver Metalflake '76 . . . Cell231-510-7886

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In need of advice, I did something stupid again... Oct 28, 2013 7:16:49 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by cocacoladodge on Oct 28, 2013 7:16:49 GMT -5

Ok, I know from metalflake boats i have in the past not to leave them out in the sunlight all summer long... well i did just that, with the silver '76. I didn't notice that the finish was actually fading and the gell coat was getting damaged (worn off) until I washed it for the last time (about 2 weeks ago) before I parked it in my barn for the winter.

The only thing that comes to mind to fix this off hand is to spray a few coats of clear coat paint to protect the metalflake gelcoat... but will that work? I am wondering if there might be a chemical reaction if the clear is not compatible. I know it will not fix where it is faded/changed color, but it might save where the gelcoat is worn down.

any suggestions? how did you save / restore your metalflake? -Or is it impossable and that is why people paint over metalfake?

-Bob

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In need of advice, I did something stupid again... Oct 28, 2013 9:01:05 GMT -5

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Post by jspbtown on Oct 28, 2013 9:01:05 GMT -5

I would send Vince (aka: SurfNC) a message over at the Samba. Vince is a great guy and would probably be very helpful in walking you through some gelcoting techniques. Here is a link to just one of his builds:

www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=560953&highlight=

cocacoladodge Senior Member 1st B-GT is Blue Metalflake '74 / . . . 2nd B-GT is Silver Metalflake '76 . . . Cell231-510-7886 Posts: 487	In need of advice, I did something stupid again... Oct 28, 2013 10:05:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cocacoladodge on Oct 28, 2013 10:05:32 GMT -5 Thanks jspbtown, I'll shoot him a message.
	-Bob The Bradley is in our DNA, from our busted knuckels to headaches, yet will always have a place in our hearts no matter what happens.

Dan MacMillan Global Moderator Forum Moderator Posts: 1,211	In need of advice, I did something stupid again... Oct 28, 2013 15:25:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dan MacMillan on Oct 28, 2013 15:25:08 GMT -5 Sand the entire body with 800 by hand or 400 by orbital sander then wash it with final wash cleaner. Mix your clear/hardener and spray it. Todays urethane clears are UV blockers
	Last Edit: Oct 28, 2013 15:26:22 GMT -5 by Dan MacMillan Fixer of Stupidity at the Gates of Hell, 5160 feet underground. 66 Modified Manx,68 Kyote,74 Thing,74 Beetle, 76 Transporter,75 self made Double Cab,65 Meyers Manx,78Westy,68 Ghia, Mid engine Subaru powered GT2 Current projects: 72 Super

leonardabell Senior Member anything is for sale for the right price. Posts: 252	In need of advice, I did something stupid again... Oct 31, 2013 8:15:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by leonardabell on Oct 31, 2013 8:15:37 GMT -5 Check out Vertglass Gelcoat restoration system. It worked wonders for me as I had the same thing.

cocacoladodge
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In need of advice, I did something stupid again... Oct 31, 2013 15:24:09 GMT -5

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Post by cocacoladodge on Oct 31, 2013 15:24:09 GMT -5

Thanks guys. I sent Vince over at the samba an email, read over a lot of his posts too. That will be a great reference when I repaint my blue '74.

Dan- I'm going to give it a shot on my '74 before I do anything on the silver '76. i'm thinking 3 layers of clear should give good depth... maybe do a 8little pinstriping before I do. -most likely just the rear lid.

Leonard, that looks amazing what it does on boats. I might get this too, and do part of the back lid like this, and part the other way listed above.

-Bob

The Bradley is in our DNA, from our busted knuckels to headaches, yet will always have a place in our hearts no matter what happens.

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In need of advice, I did something stupid again...

Post by cocacoladodge on Oct 28, 2013 7:16:49 GMT -5

Post by jspbtown on Oct 28, 2013 9:01:05 GMT -5

Post by cocacoladodge on Oct 28, 2013 10:05:32 GMT -5

Post by Dan MacMillan on Oct 28, 2013 15:25:08 GMT -5

Post by leonardabell on Oct 31, 2013 8:15:37 GMT -5

Post by cocacoladodge on Oct 31, 2013 15:24:09 GMT -5

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