Regal LS4C Owner's Manual page 155

When the washing and waxing as recommended
does not restore the shine it may be necessary to
use a fine rubbing compound. Do not apply rubbing
compound in direct sunlight. A power buffer at low
speed does an excellent job to remove impurities
from the gel coat that cause dulling. Use light pres-
sure and keep the buffer moving. Re-wax after
compounding to buff the surface.
"Hairline cracks" or "spider webbing" could develop
in the gelcoat surface of a hull or deck. This can be
caused by impact or other factors. Small air pockets
or gouges may also occur through normal wear.
These do not affect the strength of the hull or deck
and can be repaired by yourself, a marine profes-
sional or a Regal dealer.
The affected area should be chipped or sanded
away and a thin layer of color matched gel coat ap-
plied. This layer is then sanded smooth and buffed
to its original luster.
Most minor scratches, nicks, and dents can be re-
moved by compounding the surface. Marine type
compounds can be found at most auto body sup-
ply stores. Specify a number 25 which is a coarser
compound up to a number 55 being less coarse.
Various glazes and polishes are available as needed.
Ask your marine professional or Regal dealer for
more information. Fiberglass hulls are strong but
they can be damaged. A fiberglass hull has virtually
no internal stresses. Thus when a part is broken or
punctured, the rest of the hull retains its original
shape. A severe blow will either be absorbed or
result in a definite localized break. A break of this
nature should be checked and repaired by a marine
professional or a Regal dealer.
Minor Repairs
You will need the following materials for minor re-
pairs:
• Gel coat
• Clear Liquid Catalyst
• Putty Knife
• Razor Blade
• Fine Sandpaper (400,600,1000)
• Wax Paper (to cover repair area)
DANGER
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY!
GEL COAT AND FIBERGLASS RESIN ARE
FLAMMABLE! WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA FREE FROM OPEN FLAMES.
DO NOT SMOKE!
For minor repairs refer to the following procedure:
1. Clean the area to be repaired and get rid of any
wax or grease residues.
2. Clean out scratches, chips, and nicks.
3. Sand area to be repaired so gel coat will bond.
4. In a separate container, measure only the amount
of gel coat you will need. Mix a ratio of 2% ratio
of catalyst to the amount of gel coat being used (a
spoonful of gel coat will require only a drop or two
of catalyst). Do not pour any unused portions of the
gel coat/catalyst mixture back into either original
container.
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