scott, get coat is applied by a HvLp " hi-volume,Low pressure" gun. Gelcoat is very thick. Just paint it and enjoy it. Just make sure that he uses a good sealer,primer, base and clear coat. Ty(460) just got his repainted by one of my buddies and his boat looks bitchin He layed the paint down very nice. Gelcoat is very exspensive so paint that biotch