Fibreglass gel coat?

[R1 Indy]

I've started restoring a damaged fibreglass bonnet. Now as 80% of the gel coat is damaged, I will sand it right down to remove the current coat, and make the whole bonnet nice and smooth.

Now I'm a bit lost as to the process of applying the new gel coat?

I've researched but everywhere seems to say something else. So I understand I apply it in several light coats, sanding between each. But what about the last coat, do I add anything else ontop of the last coat?

Thanks for any help on this?

[Big Fat Fatty]

I don't think so, just try and get it smooth enough so any undulations in the final coat will sand and polish out.

[waveman]

So long as you are using good quality gel, just polish it, polish it and polish it!

If you're doing a whole bonnet and not experienced in gel repairs I would leave it to the pro's!

[Ozzie Osmond]

waveman said:

If you're doing a whole bonnet and not experienced in gel repairs I would leave it to the pro's!

Me too. What makes you think it's only the gel coat which has issues?