Gelcoat repair

[epresutti]

Folks,<br /><br />If I need to repair Gelcoat (I have several areas that had holes in the hull that have been repaired from the inside with epoxy glass and resin), do I need something special for adhearing to the epoxy, all of the getcoat repair kits I have seen are polyester, and I thought polyester would not stick to epoxy.<br /><br />Also, is gelcoat just an additive to the resin or is it it's own thing?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for the help.<br /><br />Safe boating to all.<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />emp.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Gelcoat repair

To fill holes and such I have read on this board that Marine Tex is the way to go.<br /><br />Bob

 

[epresutti]

Re: Gelcoat repair

Bob_VT,<br /><br />I checked out the Marine TEX web site, but still I have the same question can you put a polyester gell coat over the top?<br /><br />Safe boating to all.<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />emp.

 

[flashback]

Re: Gelcoat repair

I have done many minor repairs and have not had any problem spraying gelcoat over epoxy filler..although, if the repair is above the water line and just a minor ding, I would use poly filler as it is easier to sand.

 

[epresutti]

Re: Gelcoat repair

Flashback,<br /><br />Thanks, this was a pretty big stress crack below the waterline, had to repair with epoxy (my preference for strength) from the inside, I will give the gelcoat a shot over the epoxy, area will be about a 6in. by 1ft.<br /><br />I plan on painting the hull when all is said and done.<br /><br />Thanks guys.<br /><br />Safe boating to all.<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />emp.