crazed gelcoat deck

[vela88]

Having reviewed previous similar topics I think this problem is similar but unique. My entire deck area except for the nonskid is crazed into a mosaic of gelcoat chips about 1/8" in diameter. It is very difficult to keep clean. My current approach is to wet sand these areas with 100 grit to clean it a few times per year. This strategy is part of my plan to thin the gelcoat down to a thickness that can be more easily filled with a few coats of barrier coat. I'd appreciate any advice or other strategies or products. The boat is well worht the effort. thanks Nick

 

[william]

Restoring the deck

Remove as much of the deck hardware as possible.This makes sanding and painting easier and reduces lap marks or breaks by having the reinstalled hardware sit on top of the new finish. Once the entire deck has been dewaxed, filled, primed and sanded as required, carefully mask the nonskid areas and apply two coats of your finish.

 

[vela88]

crazed deck filler

What would you fill the crazing with? Nick

 

[Bruce Niederer]

Check our web site

Go to our web site <www.westsystem.com> and click on the 'Epoxyworks Magazine' tab, then on 'Back issues' and look at Issues 19 and 20. There is a 2 part article I wrote that details how I repaired the deck and created a new non-skid surface on my 1981 Pearson Flyer. I think you'll find some useful info there.