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PostPosted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:03 pm 
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Hi all!
This has been discussed a lot, and most of it I have read.. but I still want to make sure I do it right before I do something.

During one of the last sails, I scratched a keel against concrete ramp. Scratches are 2-3 mm deep. One dent is deeper - goes through white gelcoat so I can see black there. The length of scratched area is about 2 ft. I hate that ramp. :evil:

Compared to the rest of the boat, this area now looks totaled. I want to try to repair it myself.

I went to West Marine and after talking to them I bought West Marine Gelcoat Finish (part 3745478). I was told to clean up the area, apply the Finish, let dry and start sanding with 600 paper, then apply again, dry, sand, and go up to 2K or whatever...
I was told this Finish would act both as a filler and the finish. I've seen Formula 21 recommendation a few posts below, but this was just a filler. I'm confused.

Is this right approach? I have never worked with any of this. My hands are shaking already, and I have not even took the cover from my boat yet.

Thanks!

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:46 pm 
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I cringe everytime you ding my old boat.


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PostPosted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:38 pm 
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I'm just sailing it. :D

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I know, I'm just giving you hell Yuri :lol: Stuff happens sometimes regardless of how carefull you are.


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PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:01 am 
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I know. No problem.

But back to the subject. Can you all please tell me if what I'm going to do is right? I'm afraid to touch the hull.

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