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Re: Other: gel coat repair
By:Paul G. Jacobson
Date: 2/6/2003, 11:46 pm
In Response To: Other: gel coat repair (sage)

: I have been offered the pursuit LP that Simone used at Santa Cruz. One of the
: problems with this kayak is that it left white marks on my rack. I am
: thinking that the gel coat is breaking down. How do I repair this?

: Sage

After sanding it to remove any bad areas, you can put on a coat of epoxy, and then UV proof that with a few coats of varnish. Sand gently between coats. You probably have these materials around, so there should be no cash involved in doing this.

PGJ

Messages In This Thread

Other: gel coat repair
sage -- 2/6/2003, 11:48 am
Re: Other: gel coat repair
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/6/2003, 11:46 pm
Re: Other: gel coat repair
Brian Nystrom -- 2/6/2003, 12:53 pm