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FRC Fiberglass Repair
Gel Coat Nick or Hig h Spot Repair
1. Lightly sand area using 600 grit paper & water
2. Wipe down with dry cloth
3. Brush on thin film of Aqua Buff 2000t
4. Buff clean
FRC Fiberglass Repair (HULL)
Some h u lls are co nstructed of hand laid fiberglass. Normal fiberglass repair and
material procedures apply.
Damaged fiberglass can be easily repaired by following a few basic steps.
1. Remove all damaged material with a sabre saw or grinder.
2. Using a disc grinder or die grinder, taper fiberglass 1² (2.5 cm) back from patch area on inside of part.
3. Apply masking tape to outside of part to form a mold.
4. Mix enough polyester resin and catalyst to complete the repair , following instructions for resin being used.
5. Apply resin to inside of patch area using a disposable paint brush.
6. Lay in small pieces of shredded fiberglass matt. Use the paint brush to force air bubbles out. Add more resin
and move matt around.
NOTE: Pieces of matt between 1² to 2² (2.5 to 5 cm) square work best.
7. Keep adding matt and resin until patch area is filled up to the original thickness.
8. Let resin cure thoroughly.
9. Remove masking tape from outside of repair.
10. Remove any high spots from outside with a disc grinder.
11. Fill and smooth any defects with polyester auto body filler.
12. Sand smooth and feather with 360 to 400 grit sandpaper.
13. Paint outside of repair following instructions on paint container.
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