Gelcoat Repair on a Fibreglass boat

[@ferfernando950]

I've watched literally dozens of videos on fiberglass repair and this one is definitely one of the top ones. Added to my boat playlist and subscribed! Thanks for your work and effort, really appreciate it!

[@BentonRepairs]

Thanks

[@tonybarnes3858]

Me too, but respirator mask. Mask, man mask. Because we love you!

[@Shokenryu]

By far, the best diy gelcoat repair video on the internet! Thank you so much for this. I hope I can find those materials online.

[@BentonRepairs]

thanks mate glad you found it helpful , subscribe i will be posting some more videos on fibreglass and boat repairs

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Here are so many projects big guys have the advantage Glad to see ya could sat with a beer while I snapped this on up About to do repair on mine while possibly on trailer But starting to think about jacking it up now 🙏

[@hassanalkandari2067]

To the point I like the details with whole processes.

[@lornejanes6001]

Good video should have shown the gelcoat mekp mix and the application

[@justinolivier8510]

Fantastic! Thank you for the thorough step by step guide!

[@BentonRepairs]

thanks for watching :)

[@jb243wp]

Nice job👍 You need some of that plastic C-section capping on over the steel bar in-between the wobbly rollers, can buy it from most good boat trailer shops, buy it by the meter and cut it to your required length, just drill holes in it and its normally just cable tied on with big ties. Otherwise you'll be back up for another repair later on down the track if you slightly off centre when retrieving, good luck 👍

[@BentonRepairs]

thanks for the message , the boat didn't hit the bar on the wobble rollers that's not the problem its the start of the roller ladder where the gal steel sticks out on the sides and i missed the center roller driving it on, cause of some crosswind on the boat ramp that day making it difficult, I have since made modifications which seem to have solved this problem with additional guides on the trailer, which will be explained in another episode when i finally get a chance to edit the footage.

[@jb243wp]

@@BentonRepairsYeah nice, sounds like you sorted it out with out too much trouble, happy boating and fishing, good luck 👍

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

You could use a bigger tire table Thx for the vid

[@gcam474]

Very helpful going into my first experience with gel repair. Similar situation. Wish you could do it for me 😝

[@abhamidismail2368]

why dont you use sanding block....

[@BentonRepairs]

Thanks for the question, I actually do use a sanding block later in the video to get the filler flat, but for roughing it up its easier with out a block to rough up and scratch the low sections that would not be touched if i was using a block.

[@darryllee9190]

What is the name of that fiberglass filler you used. I cant get the name off the can. Please send so i can buy.

[@BentonRepairs]

Septone Glass Fibre Filler which is a glass fibre reinforced polyester putty , then i used Septone Gel coat repair as a scratch filler , both of these products were purchased from Supercheapauto.com.au

[@kkutube1972]

Thanks.

[@BentonRepairs]

your welcome , thanks .

[@davejoseph5615]

Did you mention your MEKP ratio?

[@BentonRepairs]

Thanks for the question, not sure if the ratio is mentioned, Mekp ratio depends on temperature , i usually use about 2% or 2ml per 100ml at 20deg C , if its a bit colder I would use an additional 1% and 1% less if its over 20deg c, i typically use 4ml /100ml for gelcoat just to ensure it hardens , I usually do a small test batch to make sure the MEPK is still good and that its going to harden the gelcoat. MEPK gets weaker over time and exposure to UV light so if its been sitting around for a while it may not be as strong. cheers.

[@davejoseph5615]

@@BentonRepairs Thanks! I have never done this sort of repair.

[@NotDolve]

interesting

[@NotDolve]

First to watch

[@jimmorwood9715]

Palm sander would be a lot faster and even

[@captgregbrown5773]

Knuckle Buster yaeeeee

[@captgregbrown5773]

100 drops MEK