rigpigpaul
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Hi All. I have a few small chips in my gelcoat. I can see the fibre glass mat. What is the best material to do the repair. I only need small amount.
TIA RPP
TIA RPP
gelcoat repair small amount
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Refueler
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You can buy Gel Coat repair in tubes or pots .... I use Occulati from Italy .....
Plastic Padding in UK used to do a Marine Gel Coat in a yellow tube.
You can also get pigment to add to Gel Coat to create match to existing.
Clean thoroughly area .... I use Oven Cleaner and then seriously rinse off with fresh water. let dry ...
Mix Gel ... using a lollypop stick or small filler spatula ... apply gel slightly proud of chip. Let cure.
Sand back till flush - then finish with ultra fine grade ... if colour is OK - polish ...
I have a few chips out of my boat ... which is white Gel then painted red.
You can just see the biggest chip halfway between the fenders ...
I will fill with standard white Gel Coat - then sand back ... paint to match ... polish.
Plastic Padding in UK used to do a Marine Gel Coat in a yellow tube.
You can also get pigment to add to Gel Coat to create match to existing.
Clean thoroughly area .... I use Oven Cleaner and then seriously rinse off with fresh water. let dry ...
Mix Gel ... using a lollypop stick or small filler spatula ... apply gel slightly proud of chip. Let cure.
Sand back till flush - then finish with ultra fine grade ... if colour is OK - polish ...
I have a few chips out of my boat ... which is white Gel then painted red.
You can just see the biggest chip halfway between the fenders ...
I will fill with standard white Gel Coat - then sand back ... paint to match ... polish.
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