Hi guys
I'm working on a Chaparall Senesta 233. The owner slammed the front of the boat onto the trailer. Result, 6 inch gouge just flush with the fiberglass. No structural repair needed. The owner supplied the gel coat that he'd had a couple of years sealed and stored in the fridge.
My background. I've worked in the Custom auto industry before and paint cars and do repair on a regular basis. I've been around. This is my first try repairing with Gel Coat, so I don't claim to be an expert.
The issue come when I block sand and then pinholes start appearing. I am laying the gel on top of 100 grit sanded. Wipe with acetone and dry. Then I mix a small amount with hardner and mix really well with clean sticks. Temp at or above 70 Degrees. I wait two days then sand.
The color looks good but no matter how many time I work it over they come back.
Am I doing something wrong or is the material gone bad?
I'm working on a Chaparall Senesta 233. The owner slammed the front of the boat onto the trailer. Result, 6 inch gouge just flush with the fiberglass. No structural repair needed. The owner supplied the gel coat that he'd had a couple of years sealed and stored in the fridge.
My background. I've worked in the Custom auto industry before and paint cars and do repair on a regular basis. I've been around. This is my first try repairing with Gel Coat, so I don't claim to be an expert.
The issue come when I block sand and then pinholes start appearing. I am laying the gel on top of 100 grit sanded. Wipe with acetone and dry. Then I mix a small amount with hardner and mix really well with clean sticks. Temp at or above 70 Degrees. I wait two days then sand.
The color looks good but no matter how many time I work it over they come back.
Am I doing something wrong or is the material gone bad?