grp cracks.

[malc60]

how can I sort very fine (stress) cracks on my hull , they,re like small spiders web tiny cracks, thanks

 

[PCUK]

First mix gel coat to exact colour match. Then either, grind out all cracks using Dremel type grinder to underlying mat/resin, fill and fair and polish. Or grind off the entire area using a mini grinder, fill, fair and polish. The only hard part of the job is matching the gel coat.

 

[sharpness]

First mix gel coat to exact colour match........ The only hard part of the job is matching the gel coat.

Is there a technique to this for a non professional to achieve good results. I've seen various youtube clips, but there always seems to be a huge amount of different products involved to get the colour match desired.

 

[rafiki_]

Grind out the area with the cracks and fill with gelcoat filler, mixed to match the colour. Polish back when dry, and admire. Lots on You Tube.

 

[malc60]

Grind out the area with the cracks and fill with gelcoat filler, mixed to match the colour. Polish back when dry, and admire. Lots on You Tube.

thank you

 

[malc60]

Is there a technique to this for a non professional to achieve good results. I've seen various youtube clips, but there always seems to be a huge amount of different products involved to get the colour match desired.

thank you

 

[malc60]

First mix gel coat to exact colour match. Then either, grind out all cracks using Dremel type grinder to underlying mat/resin, fill and fair and polish. Or grind off the entire area using a mini grinder, fill, fair and polish. The only hard part of the job is matching the gel coat.

thank you

 

[PCUK]

Is there a technique to this for a non professional to achieve good results. I've seen various youtube clips, but there always seems to be a huge amount of different products involved to get the colour match desired.

It's a matter of trial and error. Even professionals have to do it like that, except with practice it becomes easier.

 

[Orthop]

One of the best videos on you tube are from Andy Miller, IMHO...
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