On Monday, July 2, 2012 8:58:18 PM UTC-4, Papa3 wrote:
I suspect any reputation regarding Grob gelcoat might have to do with the fact that so many of them are tied out all year long in harsh climates. Interestingly, there was a HUGE difference in the amount of gelcoat damage on my recent Grob refinish project between the SW side (sunny side) and NE side (shady side) of the fuselage. The glider is tied outside with the left side subject to sun pretty much all day, while the right side is not. Sunny side gelcoat was crazed in all directions, while shady side crazing was limited to fine lines in the direction of the finish sanding.

P3

BUT- If it had not originally been done in Scwhabelack it would be much worse.
Grobs surive abuse much better than most other types.
UH