[Public-List] Cockpit Vertical Surfaces Refresh

[Michael Grosh via Public-List]

Wipe down with fiberglass pre wash solution to remove any wax. It's
basically acetone with a slower evaporation rate. A bondo product will fill
in any imperfections. Look for a cream fairing compound. Apply like spackle
with a putty knife. Sand fair and paint. You will be so happy you will want
to do the whole deck, because you have just high lighted how faded the rest
of the boat looks. Don't ask how I know this.
MichaelGrosh
#220

On Apr 16, 2017 1:10 PM, "Jonathan Bresler via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Folks,
>
> Thanks to all who explained how they seal the chainplate openings at the
> deck. Not having installed chainplate covers yet, there's not the option of
> using such covers to contain and maintain pressure on butyl tape, at this
> time.  So ended up using 3M white sealant.  Good news is that the sealant
> was applied a week ago,  washed the decks heavily today.  No indication of
> any moisture inside.  Thank goodness!
>
> Next question:  the outside surfaces of the aft end of the cabin and the
> vertical sides of the cockpit foot well are looking more than a little
> tired.  In addition, there are pockmarks in the port side bulkhead
> surface....not deep, just unsightly.  How should these surfaces be
> refreshed?  Sand lightly, clean with TSP, and paint?  Never done any
> gelcoat work; don't know anything about how it done.
>
> Happy Easter,
> Jonathan....who will be incommunicado till Wednesday morning when the boat
> splashes.
> --
> Jonathan M Bresler
> S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> Annapolis/Eastport MD
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