Resealing fibreglass roof

[slowcoach]

There we are- 'gelcoat and surface restorer' from Owatrol

[mariner]

Great, got it now. Thanks for the heads up and feedback on use - massively helpful

[mariner]

How much did you end up using in the end Slowcoach? I've found suppliers who do 500ml tins online - is this enough or did you end up using most of the 1ltr tin? Cheers

[slowcoach]

How much did you end up using in the end Slowcoach? I've found suppliers who do 500ml tins online - is this enough or did you end up using most of the 1ltr tin? Cheers

I've probably used about half, and Ive done approx one and a half coats. I got it on eBay for approx £30.. I'd go for the litre if I were you, incase of further coats. I did the worst area of mine twice, and it definitely benefited from the second coat.

[Emerald84]

Dear slowcoach,

Ten years on (!), would you still recommend this product as a protective coat for an elderly fibreglass poptop?

Many thanks for any advice.

[slowcoach]

Dear slowcoach,

Ten years on (!), would you still recommend this product as a protective coat for an elderly fibreglass poptop?

Many thanks for any advice.

not ten years! although it does say i joined 10 years ago i did this in february this year.

Yes id definitely reccomend it- i didnt find any other product that did the same thing (penetrate the fibreglass with a solvent and reseal it)

[DerCribben]

Dear slowcoach,

Ten years on (!), would you still recommend this product as a protective coat for an elderly fibreglass poptop?

Many thanks for any advice.

not ten years! although it does say i joined 10 years ago i did this in february this year.

Yes id definitely reccomend it- i didnt find any other product that did the same thing (penetrate the fibreglass with a solvent and reseal it)

I'm curious how you think the Owatrol might work out on a white (light cream maybe?) pop top? I was checking out their site and they say that this stuff is only good for color gelcoat because it's a color restorer. Makes me curious whether it's clear or tinted in some way? I can't imagine that restoring dark blue or brown gelcoat color would be the same as bright yellow or light blue etc. All I'm shooting for is brightening up my gelcoat and bringing its gloss back, do you figure this stuff might work out in that case also? 

+1 for thanks in advance for any insight!