Bare fiberglass spots on bottom
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Bare fiberglass spots on bottom
I have a couple of spots where the gel is rubbed through on the bottom of the hull. What can I use to repair these area's? Do I have to spray gel, or could I use awlgrip? This is a trailer boat, and does not stay in the water more than a night or 2.
Thanks,
Frank
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Frank
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Another thing you can do is add aerosil to your gelcoat a little at a time until it makes a putty. You can then use a spredder to apply it (similar to body putty). Then wet sand and buff it out. I would only go that route if your low spot is more of a chip. If you spray it, you can get an aerosol can with a glas bottom/jar it screws on to and spray the gel out of that to save time not having to go through the hassle of prepping and recleaning your paint gun. They can be bought at about any auto parts store or paint supply store. I can't remember what they are called but someone will know. I used them alot just to save time on small jobs and when spraying on docks, etc... Good luck with it.
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Preval sprayer
Great invention. You can actually build the area up and load gel on without running. Sand and buff after that. The gel will not last long on a boat that sits in water but it will not rub off as easy.
Hope this helps.
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Bill Kosick
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Hope this helps.
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Bill Kosick
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Thanks guys. I got a gallon of gel and a quart of duratec. I'm guessing I should catalize both of them seperate then mix together. Right? My plan is to use my gravity hvlp gun with a 2.0 tip and spray it. I have to do my transom also, that's why I got so much material. I don't have any mek, but I guess I should have some on hand in case I have to thin it out to get it to spray.
Anyone ever spray gel with a regular gun? How did it work for you?
Thanks,
Frank
Anyone ever spray gel with a regular gun? How did it work for you?
Thanks,
Frank