a few pointers on surface repairs.

[UPchuck]

hey guys. I was hopeing for some tips on repairing hairline surface cracks. I really dont know a whole lot about all this, so anything would help. The cracks arent anything major, more cosmetic than anything. also ive got a few chips on the hull. What is the best way to go about fixing this sort of thing? Can i just resin over them and spot paint?

 

[UPchuck]

Re: a few pointers on surface repairs.

^bump^

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: a few pointers on surface repairs.

It would really help us to help you if you would post some close up pics of your issues. There's a link in my signature below.

 

[UPchuck]

Re: a few pointers on surface repairs.

Ok heres a few pictures. The first three are on the top pf the boat, the last 2 are on the hull. The hull is sound, but i didnt know the best way to fix them.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: a few pointers on surface repairs.

Those pics indicate stress factures not surface cracks. They need to be ground out and glassed. The gouges in the hull need the same. You should do some searching here on the forum for this topic there are thousands of posts on this topic with some great examples from the best pros in the business on how to do these repairs. No need to repeat them here.