laser gelcoat repair for beginner

   There are 2 very small areas that need patching where the mast slots into the laser.  I am not sure what is best to use as there are so many fibregall fillers, gelcoat fillers and more.  The area isn't in a cosmetic area as its about 4 inches down the tunnel so i'm not worries about colour matching but I dont want to use something that will cause a problem a couple of years down the line should I then want to refurb the hull.  

I have looked on the internet and have seen   http://www.marinemegastore.com/jump/4/cat_id/MAIEPO005/cid/A VS3YPE24TUWPDZSP1QBVAFEODH77QC0/product-Plastimo-WATERTIGHT- FILLER-NO-SHRINKAGE-PLA_29864.htm 

 http://www.marinemegastore.com/jump/4/cat_id/MAIEPO005/produ ct-Plastimo-GELCOAT-FILLER-250GR-GB-D-F-NL-PLA_53392.htm 

 http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Gelcoat_Filler_165g_40294 .html

 http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Marine_Filler_150g_40296. html

 http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Aquabond_Rapid_Epoxy_Putt y_YTB165.html

Having never done any repairs before I really don't want to make things worse but the bank balance is now well and trully empty.  Will the putty filler be ok.  I have used this before on windsurfing boards.  

The amount to fill is only where the gel coat chipped but not knowing whether to use filler or gelcoat is a bit of a nightmare.

Can you help me choose the one that will do the job and also be least technical with possibilities of making a horendous nightmare.  

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alex d Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 17	Post Options Post Reply Quote alex d Report Post Quote Reply Topic: laser gelcoat repair for beginner Posted: 25 Apr 07 at 12:18pm
	There are 2 very small areas that need patching where the mast slots into the laser. I am not sure what is best to use as there are so many fibregall fillers, gelcoat fillers and more. The area isn't in a cosmetic area as its about 4 inches down the tunnel so i'm not worries about colour matching but I dont want to use something that will cause a problem a couple of years down the line should I then want to refurb the hull. I have looked on the internet and have seen http://www.marinemegastore.com/jump/4/cat_id/MAIEPO005/cid/A VS3YPE24TUWPDZSP1QBVAFEODH77QC0/product-Plastimo-WATERTIGHT- FILLER-NO-SHRINKAGE-PLA_29864.htm http://www.marinemegastore.com/jump/4/cat_id/MAIEPO005/produ ct-Plastimo-GELCOAT-FILLER-250GR-GB-D-F-NL-PLA_53392.htm http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Gelcoat_Filler_165g_40294 .html http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Marine_Filler_150g_40296. html http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Aquabond_Rapid_Epoxy_Putt y_YTB165.html Having never done any repairs before I really don't want to make things worse but the bank balance is now well and trully empty. Will the putty filler be ok. I have used this before on windsurfing boards. The amount to fill is only where the gel coat chipped but not knowing whether to use filler or gelcoat is a bit of a nightmare. Can you help me choose the one that will do the job and also be least technical with possibilities of making a horendous nightmare.

Adam.s Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Aug 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adam.s Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Apr 07 at 4:37pm
	This one http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Gelcoat_Filler_165g_40294 .html you can then put selo tape over the repair after appling the gelcoat and this will mould the filler to the hole, which means less sanding

radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Apr 07 at 6:20pm
	Don't use too much though or you won't get you mast down there or sand it down. You could always get some gelcoat from RoosterSailing