JB Weld
Hello all, Previous owner filled holes in the transom where the swim platform used to be with what appears to be JB Weld. Does anyone have any recommendations for remediation? I want to avoid damaging the original Gelcoat.
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I Agree that a small bit of new fiberglass is i good idea to add.
Regardless of weather you glass from inside, outside or both, its important to properly grind the area before adding glass.
Its good practice to grind a bowl shaped area with ground zero of the repair being at the bottom .
Be sure to grind out any fractures stemming from the hole as they will showing the finish if not.
Being that these are just small holes , it would be perfectly acceptable to build up the new glass simply with layers of CSM (CHOPPED STRAND MATT) its best to stick with polyester or vinyl Ester resin since most the binder in most CSM is not compatible with epoxy and since gel coat itself is a poly coating.
Before attempting to make a gel coat math , its good practice to first polish the area souronding the repair to help expose the true color You need to match.