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thanks, also spoke to RS. They advised sourcing gelcoat etc locally and the using their pigment.
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28/03/2024 08:50:00
johntaustin
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I use this color:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B08CBD6RRT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
e.g. with this epoxid:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B077CLWWK5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If the epoxid is too liquid, it can be thickened with:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B006TENYRW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
which also is better for sanding later.
Made it this winter, so no long term experience.
Due to some safety regulations, the Polyester Resins (like Gelcaot) are delivered with a minimum of Styrol Content, which generates a risk, of not hardening, especially once the package was open or left to long open.
Therefore I moved to Epoxid.
Maybe in UK you do not have this new regulations.
Best regards
Michael
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https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B08CBD6RRT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
e.g. with this epoxid:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B077CLWWK5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If the epoxid is too liquid, it can be thickened with:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B006TENYRW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
which also is better for sanding later.
Made it this winter, so no long term experience.
Due to some safety regulations, the Polyester Resins (like Gelcaot) are delivered with a minimum of Styrol Content, which generates a risk, of not hardening, especially once the package was open or left to long open.
Therefore I moved to Epoxid.
Maybe in UK you do not have this new regulations.
Best regards
Michael
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25/03/2024 22:50:00
Michael Heber
Posts: 71
Hey
Given that the RS products to repair the hull and gelcoat , what alternatives have people found.
The most problematic replacement would be the gelcoat pigment ..
woudl this do the job Blue Gee White Gelcoat Repair Pack 100ml (force4.co.uk)
thanks
john
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Given that the RS products to repair the hull and gelcoat , what alternatives have people found.
The most problematic replacement would be the gelcoat pigment ..
woudl this do the job Blue Gee White Gelcoat Repair Pack 100ml (force4.co.uk)
thanks
john
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25/03/2024 20:44:00
johntaustin
Posts: 2
