- Jan 22, 2008
- 519
too simple a solution
For small dings and scratches and even edge items like the one in the original question in this thread, I use a zipperloc bag. It does not have to be that brand but I use that as the descriptor because it is the correct thickness of plastic, and that kind of plastic does not bind to polyester or epoxy resin. Cut a patch from it that is slightly larger than your repair. Have a roll of duct tape handy. Now mix up your resin and hardner and saturate your cloth. Wearing latex gloves is a real asset. Apply the cloth patch to the plastic, then apply the plastic like a bandaid to the wetted out damaged area. Press out any air with your fingers. Now tape everything home so that it is held snug. Apply heat if you wish, (hair dryer, heat gun or sunlight work great). Wait the designated 20 minutes or so. I just keep an eye on the leftover epoxy in the small tart containter (foil) mixing bowl. When that is hard, strip off the tape and plastic, then sand, polish and paint your repair as necessary. On rougher repairs, I just apply duct tape. It leaves a bit of a residue, but it sands off nicely. I use this quicker method for dings and gouges on the hull and deck, then sand them fair later.
For small dings and scratches and even edge items like the one in the original question in this thread, I use a zipperloc bag. It does not have to be that brand but I use that as the descriptor because it is the correct thickness of plastic, and that kind of plastic does not bind to polyester or epoxy resin. Cut a patch from it that is slightly larger than your repair. Have a roll of duct tape handy. Now mix up your resin and hardner and saturate your cloth. Wearing latex gloves is a real asset. Apply the cloth patch to the plastic, then apply the plastic like a bandaid to the wetted out damaged area. Press out any air with your fingers. Now tape everything home so that it is held snug. Apply heat if you wish, (hair dryer, heat gun or sunlight work great). Wait the designated 20 minutes or so. I just keep an eye on the leftover epoxy in the small tart containter (foil) mixing bowl. When that is hard, strip off the tape and plastic, then sand, polish and paint your repair as necessary. On rougher repairs, I just apply duct tape. It leaves a bit of a residue, but it sands off nicely. I use this quicker method for dings and gouges on the hull and deck, then sand them fair later.