gelcoat tips/help

[dezzer]

hi all i have a few minor scratches on my boat,and have tryed to put on some gelcoat filler,but find it very hard to sand down wiyhout sanding the fiberglass,also do you need to put a compound on after this,anyone got any tips or help on this subject,all tips greatley appreciated,all the best dezzer........

[JimC]

Dezzer,
You'll get it down using very fine water paper.

Jim

[Stan]

Use more gel coat than you need. Then use wet & dry to get it all even. Before apply the gel coat clean v well and apply some acetone ( nail varnise remover ) to area concerned.

[iona]

you could also tape the area surrounding the scratch so you dont rub too far away from the scratch.

[dezzer]

hi lads,thanks for the tips,it worked out fine,thanks again jim,also nice tip iona,regards,dezzer...............