Gelcoat cracks
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There is a Youtuber at "Boatworks Today" who has detailed videos on that and many other related topics.
You should review his video list and bring note paper!
Trying to give you the finer points in writing is above my pay grade.
You should review his video list and bring note paper!
Trying to give you the finer points in writing is above my pay grade.
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Suggest this repair strategy ............. Grind out the crack with a dremel tool, sand, fill with color-matched gelcoat (from Spectrum) with colloidal silica to thicken the gelcoat and mekp catalyst, wet and dry sand, rubbing compound, glaze, wax and buff. Refer to this video: How To Fix Spider Cracks, Hairline Cracks, and Crazing in Boat Gelcoat [MATERIALS LIST] | BoatUS - YouTube
On one of Andy's youtubes on fixing gelcoat cracks he suggested using prethickened Gflex epoxy to allow some give.
See posts #3 and #7 for a few ideas:
If you can find pure white gel coat in your neighbourhood, it should be a perfect match. You'll only use a few drops so store the excess i the fridge. The stuff I use is now pushing 6-7 years and still in new condition.
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i have some hear line cracks I need to repair. I haven't been able to find a color on the Spectrum web site for my Hunter 33.5 1993. If you have a done this please share with me the wed site and color code. Spectrum will do it on a gallon only.
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If you can find pure white gel coat in your neighbourhood, it should be a perfect match. You'll only use a few drops so store the excess i the fridge. The stuff I use is now pushing 6-7 years and still in new condition.
