Gel Coat Patch-up
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:57 pm
Hello. I ordered some "paint ready" desert tan gel coat to start on a few small repairs I want to make on my 1984 Montauk. I will be repairing holes placed under the outer lip of the gunwale from snaps that were screwed in for a boat cover. I will also fix a few nicks and scratches towards the bow but mainly on the "smirked" portion of the gel coat.
Q1: For the holes on the bottom of the outer lip of the gunwale, is it still preferred to use chopped fibers and resin to fill the holes since the holes are upside down? Can I use hull and deck putty instead or anything else that is preferred? Also, should I look at spraying these small areas or using a brush to paint the small holes?
Q2: For the scratches and nicks on the smirked area of the hull, how would I get the gel coat to not sag off the smirked area? Do I thicken the gel coat or just apply a lot then sand down to follow the contour of the smirk?
Thanks for a reply.
Q1: For the holes on the bottom of the outer lip of the gunwale, is it still preferred to use chopped fibers and resin to fill the holes since the holes are upside down? Can I use hull and deck putty instead or anything else that is preferred? Also, should I look at spraying these small areas or using a brush to paint the small holes?
Q2: For the scratches and nicks on the smirked area of the hull, how would I get the gel coat to not sag off the smirked area? Do I thicken the gel coat or just apply a lot then sand down to follow the contour of the smirk?
Thanks for a reply.