hcontreras
Cadet
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- Jun 19, 2008
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I have done this lay up repair myself with Polyester resin and glass cloth. The lay up is just below the surface of the gelcoat. I have done this to allow the application of my finishing surface.
My question is: what would be the best way to finish this? Some people have told me that a small application of marine tex as small filler for minor imperfections (then sand), then apply gel coat. Others say no need for marine tex, just apply gel coat over the repair as is....
An additional question: is there anything I must do before applying any of the above fishing coats? I have already cleaned the area thoroughly with Acetone.
One last thing: does gel coat have to be spayed on? Or is there another application for us novices that do not have the gear for a spray on application?
Below is what the repair looked like when I started:
My question is: what would be the best way to finish this? Some people have told me that a small application of marine tex as small filler for minor imperfections (then sand), then apply gel coat. Others say no need for marine tex, just apply gel coat over the repair as is....
An additional question: is there anything I must do before applying any of the above fishing coats? I have already cleaned the area thoroughly with Acetone.
One last thing: does gel coat have to be spayed on? Or is there another application for us novices that do not have the gear for a spray on application?
Below is what the repair looked like when I started:
