Need to use Marine Tex on bottom of hull.....

superharmonix · Apr 14, 2011

...so since gravity will be working against it as it cures, what type of tape should I use to cover after I apply it over the area I'm covering? (are being covered only about 2" by 1/8"....

thanks!

Bondo · Apr 14, 2011

Re: Need to use Marine Tex on bottom of hull.....

Ayuh,... Plain ole painters tape is what I used...

joe009 · Apr 14, 2011

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i have repaired a few dings with marine tex and never had to use any tape,it always stuck to the hull

Mordekai · Apr 14, 2011

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Depending on the outside temperature when you're applying it. In my case, I used blue painter's tape and it came off perfectly when cured.
I was applying mine in 65 degrees weather so it took a while to set.

ajgraz · Apr 14, 2011

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If it is warm outside or the repair is vertical or particularly deep the stuff will sag. Tip, apply a heat gun and it will set much faster. In those cases, I agree with the advice to use 3M blue painter's tape, that's what I do.

QC · Apr 14, 2011

Re: Need to use Marine Tex on bottom of hull.....

I have not used Marine Tex, but the Gelcoat repair kits I have used come with a fairly firm/thick sheet of cellophane. It is cut to slightly larger than the repair and then that is taped to the hull. When removed you have a very smooth surface that barely needs any sanding if there is not much overage of the repair material. Comes off shiny smooth.

superharmonix · Apr 15, 2011

Re: Need to use Marine Tex on bottom of hull.....

it will be about 55 degrees outside when i do it. I imagine once I get the package it will show optimal temp. I am going to hit it with heat for sure as I apply. I'll be using the Good ole fashioned painters tape. I'll be home anyway so I can keep popping out and checking to make sure gravity doesn't pull it down with the tex.
thanks a bunch~

TilliamWe · Apr 15, 2011

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joe009 said:
i have repaired a few dings with marine tex and never had to use any tape,it always stuck to the hull

Me too.

Bob_VT · Apr 15, 2011

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QC said:
I have not used Marine Tex, but the Gelcoat repair kits I have used come with a fairly firm/thick sheet of cellophane. It is cut to slightly larger than the repair and then that is taped to the hull. When removed you have a very smooth surface that barely needs any sanding if there is not much overage of the repair material. Comes off shiny smooth.

I have use clear packing tape and it works great with perfect results too!

Yacht Dr. · Apr 17, 2011

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Blue..white..clear..purple tape it does not matter.

Your going to sand and buff whatever filler you use anyways.

However..you dont have pics and I have learned from experience that " small scratches " sometimes mean Large gouges and that Mtex stuff would be the wrong product to use.

YD.

superharmonix · Apr 17, 2011

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Oooh it's no deep gouge, like I said in the beginning, only 2" by 1/8". It's just deep enough to go through the gel coat. I know the color of tape doesn't matter, but I darn sure DO know from past experience holding my mouth right is key to any form of activity requiring any level of concentration.

Need to use Marine Tex on bottom of hull.....

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