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22-06-2014, 04:58 PM
Hi,
Decided to paint top half of my Caribbean, aiming for epoxy high fill primer and 2pack polyurethane top coat.
Removed all bits and pieces except a stubborn rusted nut holding the right side of the hardtop down.
Sanded most of the starboard side down with 180 & 240 grid.
Ready to fill up the holes.
I have an area in question with hairline cracks that I cant figure out how to prep. Below are the pics
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There was U shape grab handle there before, I think the boat was previously owned by a diver and used the handle to get into the boat. The flex possibly caused the cracks on the gelcoat.
Dont think there is any issue with fiberglass underneath.
- Can I go straight over these cracks with primer & paint? I am assuming they will still be visible or will crack back up in no time.
- Should I groove and widen the cracks individually with a dremmel tool and fill up? Bit concerned that they will crack back up again if just fill up.
- Should I send the area completely all the way down to fiberglass and fill back up?
Second area in concern is one of the holes for the stainless railing at the front, pic below
Rectangle shaded area is covered with the railing attachment point, slight bit of crack is showing outside.
I am assuming widening the crack and filling is sufficient?
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Many thanks for your help.
Max
Decided to paint top half of my Caribbean, aiming for epoxy high fill primer and 2pack polyurethane top coat.
Removed all bits and pieces except a stubborn rusted nut holding the right side of the hardtop down.
Sanded most of the starboard side down with 180 & 240 grid.
Ready to fill up the holes.
I have an area in question with hairline cracks that I cant figure out how to prep. Below are the pics
103820103821
There was U shape grab handle there before, I think the boat was previously owned by a diver and used the handle to get into the boat. The flex possibly caused the cracks on the gelcoat.
Dont think there is any issue with fiberglass underneath.
- Can I go straight over these cracks with primer & paint? I am assuming they will still be visible or will crack back up in no time.
- Should I groove and widen the cracks individually with a dremmel tool and fill up? Bit concerned that they will crack back up again if just fill up.
- Should I send the area completely all the way down to fiberglass and fill back up?
Second area in concern is one of the holes for the stainless railing at the front, pic below
Rectangle shaded area is covered with the railing attachment point, slight bit of crack is showing outside.
I am assuming widening the crack and filling is sufficient?
103822
Many thanks for your help.
Max