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Forum: Recovered Threads 08-22-2018, 05:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Purchased Evercoat Formula 27 filler. This stuff...

Purchased Evercoat Formula 27 filler. This stuff was a pita for me. Hard to mix so you had a decent amount of working time. Mix small batches. Easy to sand. I have sprayed the gelcoat. Best gun I...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-28-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Sprayed the starboard side today using Wildfire's...

Sprayed the starboard side today using Wildfire's recipe. Looks good so far. Been 1 hour and the gel coat is already set up. Mixed 2 ozs and 5 drops of hardener. Had plenty of time to spray. Actually...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-27-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 53
Posted By cdlong
Damn, the Home Depot fix is great. I really...

Damn, the Home Depot fix is great. I really appreciate all of you helping me out. This is a great forum.
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-26-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 53
Posted By cdlong
Need advice with replacing cooler mounts.

The cooler mounts are the umpteenth set I've broken. The location is a PITA, but that's where momma want it. Plenty of room for chairs when the kids and Grandkids come along. (They haven't come along...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-26-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 44
Posted By cdlong
Hopefully you paid thru PayPal. Nice boat.

Hopefully you paid thru PayPal. Nice boat.
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-26-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 80
Posted By cdlong
Thanks again Capt. Chuck. I'll post pics as I go...

Thanks again Capt. Chuck. I'll post pics as I go along. Most of the gel coat repairs have been completed, just waiting for a few good days of shine so I can spray the gel coat over the patches. In...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-25-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 80
Posted By cdlong
Thanks Capt. Chuck. Just what the doctor ordered!

Thanks Capt. Chuck. Just what the doctor ordered!
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-25-2018, 04:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 80
Posted By cdlong
My thanks to you all. I'll be visiting HF & West...

My thanks to you all. I'll be visiting HF & West Marine.
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-24-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 80
Posted By cdlong
Question 2 questions-Where can I find these?

My rod holders have this line with a key ring on one end and a snap hook on the other. The key ring goes thru the holder and the slide it attaches to. Is this something that can be purchased or is it...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-22-2018, 03:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Forgot about the gelcoat thickener. Very helpful...

Forgot about the gelcoat thickener. Very helpful on radiuses, curvers & vertical surfaces. The photo of the port side stress crack is a 50-50 mix of gelcoat & duragloss. The pin hole sanded out...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-18-2018, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
I feel I finally have a system. I grind out the...

I feel I finally have a system. I grind out the cracks with a dremel tool, using an angled stone. Then sand w/ 220 grit paper. I wash the area with TSP to remove any remaining wax, then wipe with...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-06-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By cdlong
Port side stress crack & bow repairs have been...

Port side stress crack & bow repairs have been made. I'm in the process of gel coating these repairs and will continue the gel coat crack repairs.
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-04-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
The bow was in worse shape than I thought. Had to...

The bow was in worse shape than I thought. Had to extend the repair area due to a yellow substance that was used for repairs. As soon as it was touched, it turned to dust. PO musta smacked something...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-26-2018, 07:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By cdlong
These are the second set of gelcoat damage-repair...

These are the second set of gelcoat damage-repair photos. I have more pictures if interested. In most cases, the primer is showing.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-26-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By cdlong
Here are the first set of before & during gelcoat...

Here are the first set of before & during gelcoat repairs.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-26-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By cdlong
Thank you SSPBill. I may go that route for more...

Thank you SSPBill. I may go that route for more listings.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-22-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 116
Posted By cdlong
$6,500.00. I have started the gel coat crack...

$6,500.00. I have started the gel coat crack repairs. There are 2 stress cracks, one on the port side & one on the bow. Both repairs has been completed with fiberglass. They need gel coat, which I'm...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-07-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Based on primer still showing after several...

Based on primer still showing after several attempts to cover it, I am going with Wildfire's recommendation of spraying the gel coat. I have purchased this spray gun. i still have to finish the gel...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-07-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Is this what would be considered a stress crack?...

Is this what would be considered a stress crack? If yes, how would I repair it. If no, I'll continue with the repair with gel coat. 3rd picture is from the bottom up.
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-03-2017, 04:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Thank you kmoose. I have purchased the spray gun...

Thank you kmoose. I have purchased the spray gun that Wildfire referred to. I have added Evercoat Wax-Sol to my gel coat starting yesterday & I'm pleased with the results. Wish I had know about...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-02-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
After many disappointments, here's what I've...

After many disappointments, here's what I've learned: open cracks with a dremel tool and V shaped stones. ( I went down to the fiberglass). Bevel the edges. Sand with 60 grit dry paper. Vacuum dust...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-27-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Thank you Wildfire. I'll consider changing my...

Thank you Wildfire. I'll consider changing my method.
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-27-2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Found a guy in VA Beach. He told me the "burn...

Found a guy in VA Beach. He told me the "burn thru" is actually the primer that was applied to the fiberglass before the gelcoat was shot. Dark primer helped show the coverage depth of the gelcoat...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-22-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By cdlong
Update, It took 3 batches to get the color very...

Update, It took 3 batches to get the color very close. Now I have to grind out all the previous repairs and redo them. Buy the large tubes of tint, they are much easier to get uniform drops from. I...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-22-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 27
Posted By cdlong
Keep trying. I made 3 batches before I got what I...

Keep trying. I made 3 batches before I got what I call "real close". First picture is first batch. Second picture is third batch. Bad thing is now I have to grind all the previous batches out and...
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