Idle Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi, I've developed some new skills recently: how not to fiberglass, how not to flowcoat, how not to sand. Which means I have a several repairs that are "done" (quotes so I don't have to write poorly) and I'm after some recommendations of what people put on as a surface treatment -- I'm assuming something like polish/wax would be appropriate. Does it really matter? 2 of the repairs are on the top of the hulls and one longer one is on the hull i.e. in water. All contributions appreciated; so close to being back on the water again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Go sailing! A few lumps and bumps wont hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Good news on the lumps and bumps, a phrenologist would have enough material for several conferences! I was worrying more about protecting my dodgy work so it doesn't fall off after only 2 sails :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Wet sand it roughly level, sand around the repair too to rough up the existing 'glass then whack on some household acrylic. Make sure you use a different colour so that you can keep a check on the repairs. It's very hard to colour match to existing faded gelcoat! Use something like 30Seconds to clean the hull and deck, you'll be amazed at what it gets off. Then polish and use a polish protector (exy, about $30 a bottle but easy to apply). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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