laser gelcoat repair for beginner
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Topic: laser gelcoat repair for beginner
Posted By: alex d
Subject: laser gelcoat repair for beginner
Date Posted: 25 Apr 07 at 12:18pm
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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/AVS3YPE24TUWPDZSP1QBVAFEODH77QC0/product-Plastimo-WATERTIGHT-FILLER-NO-SHRINKAGE-PLA_29864.htm - 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/product-Plastimo-GELCOAT-FILLER-250GR-GB-D-F-NL-PLA_53392.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~Gelcoat_Filler_165g_40294 .html
http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Marine_Filler_150g_40296.html - http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Marine_Filler_150g_40296. html
http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Aquabond_Rapid_Epoxy_Putty_YTB165.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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Posted By: Adam.s
Date Posted: 25 Apr 07 at 4:37pm
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This one http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Product~Gelcoat_Filler_165g_40294.html - 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 ------------- |
Posted By: radixon
Date Posted: 25 Apr 07 at 6:20pm
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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 ------------- |