Re: [Paddlewise] How the Gelcoat Repair Turned Out

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 12:02:17 -0400
On 19 Jun 2003 at 10:15, Lisa Williams wrote:

> I found that it kept flowing towards the bottom of the divot,
> leaving a gap at the top.

If you have problems with the gel coat getting too runny, add a 
thickening agent to it.  Silica flour (collodial silica or Cabosil) 
works well.  You can also use microballons or wood flour.

> I'd get more spreaders/mixers (little popsicle sticks would do fine)
> and a set of small plastic putty knives. 

When we bought our house, I found an artist's spatula in the basement 
workshop.  It's about 2 inches long and shaped like an elongated 
diamond (like a trowel).  Fairly flexible but nicely springy.  I find 
that it makes a nice tool for working gel coat and epoxy - especially 
if it's a bit thick.  Mostly good for working on odd shapes.

For smooth areas of the hull, plastic spreaders are better.  

Mike



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