11 transom screws or former screws sealed with adhesive sealant were removed, properly filled, and a gelcoat patch kit applied. Color matching of the kit was definitely off.
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Holes were drilled out, cleaned, and surfboard epoxy filled. Gelcoat will adhere to surfboard epoxy with no problems. Holes are ready for gelcoat.
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Starboard glasswork ready for gelcoat
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Starboard gelcoat was applied but did not fully fill the depressions. Cleaned with acetone and applied a second coat. After sanding level a few air bubbles showed so a third very light "wash" coat filled the bubbles and it ended up a perfect color match.
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Starboard polished ready for decal
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Starboard glasswork done and new decal
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6 holes filled polished new decal port side
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Port transom 4 screws removed holes patched using a Spectrum patch kit. If I had to do it over I'd not use a patch kit. Getting the catalyst right takes experimentation. Kit doesn't leave room for experimentation. Quart of blue is on order....
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