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Old 12-07-2013, 3:45pm   #2
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Hoping to paint my '64 coupe this Spring.
It has been stripped and primed, but NOT gel coated.

Painter (a Corvette owner) was unaware of gel coat process.

Should the car be stripped and gel coated before painting?
A professional painter would know about fiberglass and it's processes for paint prep. I may try to find a painter who specializes in painting FG, or the very least, one who has experience in that area.

Good luck with the paint job, let's see some pics when done.
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