Grind how deep into the spider cracks?

[lmannyr]

While I'm fixing all the dings, scratches, gouges in the gel coat, the spider cracks are next on the to do list.

How deep do I dremel, scrape into the gel coat? I'm using a blunt tool to get into the crack and making it wider. The cracks seem to be very superficial. Do I just get deep enough until I don't see the crack anymore, or go all the way down to the glass?

I'll reinforce the the structure from the inside with glass but what type should I use?

thanks!!

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Grind how deep into the spider cracks?

The craks will go at least to the glass and maybe further, every bit of the crack needs to be rmoved.

 

[lmannyr]

Re: Grind how deep into the spider cracks?

Wow, I have to post a follow up response. This fix was a very easy fix. The spectrum color gel coat is a close match. After compounding, polish, and wax it should be like new.

These fixes brought great self satisfaction. I had a half dollar size notch down to the glass that looked like it never happened.

To those scared of trying gel coat repairs, think no more. I can't say enough. I'll post pics when the entire boat is compounded, polished, and waxed.

 

[allpoints360]

Re: Grind how deep into the spider cracks?

That's the great thing about a glass boat. You can repair any damaged area to like new condition. And even better in some cases.