Repair Gelcoat Crazing
Gelcoat crazing occurs when the layer of gelcoat becomes cracked or fractured nevertheless the fiberglass underneath remains undamaged. Gelcoat is a thick fiberglass colouring used as a protective coating over fiberglass very as for cosmetic reasons. Crazing must be repaired as soon as credible to avoid any damage to the fiberglass the gelcoat is protecting. The damaged gelcoat must be sanded elsewhere and replaced with advanced gelcoat to seal the surface from moisten and other contaminants.
Instructions
2. Rub the world Disinfected, using a rag damp with acetone to remove any dust or residue that may modify the gelcoat's bond.3. Pour the extent of gelcoat you demand for the repair into a baby bucket.
1. Sand directly on the crazing until the damaged gelcoat is completely removed. Appliance a palm sander with 80-grit sandpaper to remove the damaged gelcoat and then switch to 300-grit to smooth the globe outside.
Add 1 to 2 percent catalyst to the gelcoat and mingle it in with a emulsion stirrer.
4. Practice the gelcoat to the affected universe, using a 4-inch felt curler. Let the antecedent coat begin to receive tacky and apply the second coat. Continue applying coats of gelcoat until the area you sanded is built back up to the surrounding gelcoat surface. Let the gelcoat harden for two to three hours.
5. Apply a thick coat of boat wax to the repair and let it dry. Buff out the repaired area, using an electric buffer.
