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Fibreglass Boat Painting: Gelcoat or Paint?

Renewing a fibreglass exterior: gelcoat polish/renewal or a full repaint? The decision and process.

When a fibreglass exterior wears out, there are two routes: renew the existing gelcoat or apply a professional paint system. The right decision depends on the boat's condition.

Gelcoat or paint?

If the gelcoat is sound, polish/renewal is economical. For a colour change or superyacht gloss, 2K polyurethane paint is preferred. See gelcoat or paint.

Surface prep and antifouling

In both routes, surface prep is decisive. Below the waterline the right antifouling is applied. For cost items, see painting cost.

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