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alternatives to the RS Sailing GRP repair and Gelcoat

thanks, also spoke to RS. They advised sourcing gelcoat etc locally and the using their pigment.

28/03/2024 08:50:00
johntaustin
Posts: 2

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

25/03/2024 22:50:00
mheber
Posts: 76

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

25/03/2024 20:44:00
johntaustin
Posts: 2

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