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 Gelcoat repair kit question
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07/16/14 04:37 PM
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ifeliciano
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I bought a Polyester gel gelcoat repair kit. I mixed a small amount with the recommended amount of dye and catalyst. For some reason the mixed resin does not harden completely.
What can I do to get it to harden better? More catalyst?
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Re: Gelcoat repair kit question
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07/16/14 04:57 PM
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Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad
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If your mixing at the correct ratio, then the temp and humidity might be playing a role in it not setting up.
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Re: Gelcoat repair kit question
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07/16/14 05:17 PM
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patriot07
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I think less catalyst will make it harden faster IIRC. But that may not be an option if the stuff is already on your boat.
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Re: Gelcoat repair kit question
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07/16/14 05:50 PM
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When I get home, I'm reading the instructions once again to make sure i'm not missing something. I read on The Hull Truth that i need to cover the area with plastic or some sort of PVA coating agent to keep air out to cure/harden the gelcoat.
Last edited by ifeliciano; 07/16/14 06:38 PM.
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Re: Gelcoat repair kit question
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07/16/14 08:34 PM
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ifeliciano
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DUH!! I totally skipped the step where it says to cover the repaired area with plastic and make sure no air is trapped under the plastic.
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Re: Gelcoat repair kit question
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07/16/14 09:25 PM
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Gelcoat takes forever to cure if exposed to air. You can cover the spot with a piece of plastic wrap and that works as good as PVA.
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Re: Gelcoat repair kit question
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07/17/14 01:34 PM
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Gelcoat takes forever to cure if exposed to air. You can cover the spot with a piece of plastic wrap and that works as good as PVA. Worked like a charm!! Thanks
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Re: Gelcoat repair kit question
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07/23/14 08:03 PM
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How did your repair turn out? I have a couple of spots I am going to attempt.
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