Hull scratches

   I recently had a thread on this type of thing the other day and theres a few good tips on there to browse.

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zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Hull scratches Posted: 14 Jul 10 at 11:04pm
	I recently had a thread on this type of thing the other day and theres a few good tips on there to browse.

Andyking Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andyking Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jul 10 at 9:33pm
	ive just took a look. And shes got a fairly deep scratch at the front. Dont know how long its been there. But shes definitely water tight. Ill get some pictures up tomorrow as its dark now

NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jul 10 at 8:57pm
	If you sand it, you'll end up with a dull finish and thin gelcoat ... just don't. There is this really good stuff you can get from halfords called "Halfords Rubbing Compound". Squirt a bit on a damp cloth then scrub back and forth across the scratches. Brings the gelcoat up lovely and shiny and though it won't remove deep scratches it will blend them in. Probably not class legal as it's "an abrasive cleaner" .... but who's to know . Anyway, it's a "repair" not "cleaning" isn't it
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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: 14 Jul 10 at 8:43pm
	I wouldnt bother sorting any scratches out if you are doing it just to impress the other sailors. Unless they are deep I would leave as is. It takes time and preparation to do, also its down to what you do on the water and not what your boat looks like. Trust me, all Lasers have some scratches somewhere. Edited by radixon

Andyking Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andyking Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jul 10 at 7:33pm
	Hey, my laser has a few scratches at the front. Im going to the NSSA regatta next week, and i know how serious all the kids down there get. So, i though id get as ready as i can, and sand the scratches down in the hull Any suggestion? there all on the surface, and none have gone past the paint. Will i need to redo the gell coat?