If you look real close you can see cracks in the gelcoat on my boat....I'm guessing they are stress cracks but they look like just small scratches....I'm about to do the sand, compound,polish, and wax like basscat7's post....will this get them out?
If you look real close you can see cracks in the gelcoat on my boat....I'm guessing they are stress cracks but they look like just small scratches....I'm about to do the sand, compound,polish, and wax like basscat7's post....will this get them out?
If they are stress cracks, it will make them less noticeable, but will not take them out. Stress cracks go thru the gelcoat to the glass mat/resin layer.
I agree with Basscat7, if they are stress cracks, which they probably are, they definitely are getting or are at the mat. You can regelcoat it after you take it down to the mat but remember it is a stress area and that is why it cracked in the first place so even new gelcoat is a temporary fix. If you rub it down too much then you have another issue. I would suggest that you just keep it polished if the cracks get too big then decide if you want to do some gelcoat work. Just my two cents worth.
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I have a 1991 Ranger with the same problem on the inside at the bottom around the edges of the floor. If I were to regel it what kind of cost am i looking at? Can I do it myself or do I have to get it done and if so where at? Thanks for the future advice guys im kinda lost here
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by southpaw11 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I have a 1991 Ranger with the same problem on the inside at the bottom around the edges of the floor. If I were to regel it what kind of cost am i looking at? Can I do it myself or do I have to get it done and if so where at? Thanks for the future advice guys im kinda lost here
You can do it yourself for about $ 50.00 in materials.
This post has a how to on fixing chips, be the same for cracks also, prepping the crack well is the key to a good gel repair.
http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id=603613
Gel repair at a good shop is $$$ because of all the labor involved, mostly cleaning prep, sanding, then the finish sanding.
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thanks guys