95 super sport - patch holes in top deck
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Printed Date: November-16-2024 at 10:52am
Topic: 95 super sport - patch holes in top deck
Posted By: kylem428
Subject: 95 super sport - patch holes in top deck
Date Posted: November-03-2016 at 11:41am
Hello, I'm working on patching the holes from an old tower I removed from my boat. I need to start by filling the lower part of the holes where the fiberglass Is, and then I will finish off with the gelcoat repair kit - sand, wet sand, and buff etc. I'm wondering what is the best resin to use for the initial fill that will bond to the old fiberglass on the bottom side of the holes. Is the standard Bondo branded resin that I can get at any big box store adequate for this? The area will likely see new tower feet in the future so I want to ensure that there's some bonding going on. Thanks!
Kyle
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-03-2016 at 11:58am
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I would use epoxy resin, whatever brand you want.
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Posted By: kylem428
Date Posted: November-03-2016 at 12:05pm
Would a standard squeeze tube of two-part Epoxy work just the same? There's not much to do, so I could get by with a small volume.
Kyle
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-03-2016 at 12:10pm
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Those are hard to mix properly, I wouldn't use that on this job. You can get small quantities of good resin online or at a marine store.
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Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: November-03-2016 at 12:35pm
I've had good luck with the West System stuff (epoxy 105 resin, 205 fast hardener, thickening agent).
Recommend you add a fiberglass layer behind the holes (underneath) before filling- for extra strength.
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