Chapter 7
For minor repairs refer to the following procedure:
1. Clean the area to be repaired and get rid of any wax or grease
residues.
2. Clean out scratches, chips, and nicks.
3. Sand area to be repaired so gelcoat will bond.
4. In a separate container, measure only the amount of gelcoat you
will need. Mix a ratio of 2% ratio of catalyst to the amount of gelcoat
being used (a spoonful of gelcoat will require only a drop or two of
catalyst). Do not pour any unused portions of the gelcoat/catalyst
mixture back into either original container.
5. Apply gelcoat to area leaving a slight li above the surface.
6. Cover the area with wax paper. It will help the mixture to set up
faster.
7. Remove wax paper and shave o any extra gel coat with a razor
blade.
8. A er the area is shaved smooth, start with the 400, 600, and nally
1000 grit sand papers.
9. Bu the area with compound, polish and a nish wax. You may
notice a di erence between the repaired area and the original nish
due to the natural weathering process.
Canvas
Boat canvas is in most cases subjected to more severe punishment
than practically any other type of material. Moisture, dirt and chemi-
cals from industrial fallout, heat, ultraviolet rays and salt water are
all factors which accelerate the deterioration of your boat canvas.
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