Question about Gelcoat

"Tim Mara" wrote

Bill,
There's a number of German workers dying from cancer or already dead
from handling the Schwabbellack gel-coat that you refer to. The stuff
was toxic and it's good they discontinued it, good riddance.
Regarding trailers, the fiberglass shells are a case study in the very
limited life expectancy of the currently used coatings, they look
horrible after 10-15 years max unless kept indoors.

So what is different about the gel coats used in most pleasure boats and
the non toxic airplane gel coats? I see boats that are kept out in the sun
nearly year round, and with a couple waxings per year and a polish out every
few years, they seem very durable and good looking.
--
Jim in NC

On Feb 15, 5:31*pm, "Morgans" wrote:
"Tim Mara" wrote

Bill,
There's a number of German workers dying from cancer or already dead
from handling the Schwabbellack gel-coat that you refer to. *The stuff
was toxic and it's good they discontinued it, good riddance.
Regarding trailers, the fiberglass shells are a case study in the very
limited life expectancy of the currently used coatings, they look
horrible after 10-15 years max unless kept indoors.

*So what is different about the gel coats used in most pleasure boats and
the non toxic airplane gel coats? *I see boats that are kept out in the sun
nearly year round, and with a couple waxings per year and a polish out every
few years, they seem very durable and good looking.
--
Jim in NC

When I asked what the finish was on my Cobra trailer I was told it was
marine gel coat. Those may not have been the exact words, I'd have to
hunt for the email, but no doubt the message was - same as used on
boats.

Andy