Prime plywood, fill and fair, spray duratec or similar. Rub down with 150 grit dry then spray again, rub down through the grades ,polish, wax (...
Just to update boat yard says a fuse had blown, the battery is no good and it needs a new rectifier. Can only think it was overcharging and...
Back to square one, went out couple days ago for about an hour and I noticed that the trim on the outboard had altered , the rocker switch is on...
Yes I did mean volts, I tested the battery when the engine was running. Just wondered if the battery was duff and the engine was trying to charge...
I hope there is a simple explanation as I am no mechanic, 1997 Mercury 50hp 4 stroke Has been running fine but started it yesterday and it ran...
I am interested to see how you are attaching the pod, I can understand bolting it on but can't see how you will bond it as well, unless you are...
I think we should have a whole new thread / discussion as to the different types of waxes, which brands, release systems etc. Where the pro's and...
I also give a vote of confidence to the honey wax find it gives a harder waxed surface and you can also feel a better depth of wax on the mould if...
Afraid not, you will have to use the correct pigment from a glass fibre supplier, perhaps whoever supplied your Gelcoat could help.
If they can't supply mixed in your chosen colour just by it in clear and add your own pigment any colour you wish. Steve
Hello Gary take a look here http://www.llewellyn-ryland.co.uk/gelcoatsandflocoats.html Could be what you are looking for Steve.
Looks very nice Gary with neat laminating to begin with.
Try using more wax perhaps you are not using enough, I don't measure it out as such I just tip some in and have got to know how much is needed but...
I sometimes have added resin if the flow coat or workshop is cold not any specific amount a dash if you no what I mean, perhaps say approx 150-200...
I would not say lots of boats have it, far from it I would say. It is a defect not structural maybe, but even so it is a brand new boat I wouldn't...
I have always understood that the M50 is the standard catalyst and M30 is a slower one, ie you can then still mix at 1% but get an extended gel...
We never use Pva as a general rule that is not to say there isn't a gallon in the shop for the odd occasion when some may be wiped on plugs and...
The gelcoat paste that you refer to i presume is a thicker more thixotropic version of the original gelcoat used on the boat,in which case if you...
If you don't know anything about the body work of a boat then i would suggest you take it to someone who can repair it for you because you don't...
I wouldn't want to make them any lighter my self or use any less chopped strand matt in fact i would want to use a heavier woven roving say 600 or...
