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Apr 07, 2025 - 11:55 AM
Before using the Project Source RV Gel Coat Repair Kit, it is important to properly prepare the damaged area. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Make sure you have all the materials available, including the kit contents, equipment, acetone, and clean rags.
2. Start by removing any grease, wax, debris, or other contaminants from the damaged area. This can be done using acetone or a similar cleaning solvent. Be careful not to allow the acetone to touch any other areas, so it is recommended to mask off the area around the repair.
3. Note that the gel coat or polyester resin does not bind well to epoxy, so do not apply the gel coat over epoxy.
4. Dispense a little more polyester resin gel than you think is needed to complete all three repairs into the plastic mixing cup. This ensures that you only need one color to match. If you need to fill in the repair with the color of the paint, mix the base color and MEKP (methyl ethyl ketone peroxide) in a separate mixing cup and put a small amount to fill in the repair with your base color. You can immediately sprinkle or blow a small amount of flake on the repair area if desired.
5. For each teaspoon (1/6 oz) of blended gel coat paste, add four drops of hardener. Thoroughly mix the paste, pigments, and hardener together. You have a work time of approximately 15 minutes.
6. Use the spreader included in the kit to add the blended gel coat mixture to the damaged area. Work the mixture well into the damaged area, making sure it does not come into contact with other areas.
7. Use the enclosed clear release paper (or a sheet of wax paper) to protect the repair area entirely. Make sure there are no air bubbles left between the paper release and the repair area. Smooth out the repair patch with the spreader over the film. This will help even and smooth out the repair. The patch will heal in about an hour.
8. After an hour, remove the release paper and clean the area with a clean cloth and acetone.
9. Finally, sand the repaired area with wet 400-grit sandpaper, followed by 600-grit sandpaper for a good quality finish. Then, buff the area with a good polishing/rubbing compound included in the kit.
Please refer to the instruction manual for more detailed information and safety precautions.
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