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Technical Service Procedures Polytec Surface Care and Repair Hull and Deck IMPORTANT BRP strongly recommends providing a copy of this document to your local body shop before it performs any repairs on a Polytec hull or deck. 2 1 9 1 0 1 0 2 9 Version Date: September 30, 2019...
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Table of Contents OVERVIEW Aesthetic Damage - Scratches Structural Damage Location of Damage HULL AND DECK IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION CHART CARE AND PRODUCTS SPECIAL CARE OF POLYTEC SURFACES Fuel Spillage Washing Aggressive Liquids and Solvents Heat Gun Flame Treatment Storage Shrink Wrap PRODUCTS SAFE FOR USE ON POLYTEC SURFACES PRODUCTS TO BE USED WITH CAUTION ON POLYTEC SURFACES PRODUCTS PROHIBITED FROM USE ON POLYTEC SURFACES...
OVERVIEW Structural Damage The Polytec deck and hull are made of a single thick skin of polypropylene reinforced with Structural damage is usually the result of fiberglass. impact. The component is cracked or pierced. The size and location of the damage are IMPORTANT deciding factors when evaluating if the BRP strongly recommends providing a copy...
Location of Damage Certain areas of the hull are critically sensitive to dimensional precision and should not be repaired by plastic welding. It is not recommended to repair structural damage at the bow and transom tow hooks as well as in the following areas: Ribbing Pump support and ride plate mating surfaces...
IDENTIFICATION CHART YEAR MODEL MODEL MODEL HULL DECK Up to 2016 Spark Polytec Polytec 25HC, 25HD Polytec Acrylic/ABS 2017 GTI (900 ACE) 37HC, 37HD Spark Polytec Polytec GTI (900 ACE) Gelcoat (black and white) GTI SE (900 ACE) Polytec 2018...
SPECIAL CARE OF POLYTEC SURFACES Fuel Spillage Flame Treatment Flame treatment: NOTICE – Is a quick movement over an area or Wipe up spilled fuel immediately. Failure to component with a blow torch. clean fuel spillage may weaken the surface and cause damage.
PRODUCTS SAFE FOR USE ON POLYTEC SURFACES While it is impossible to test every product used in every region of the world, some common ones are know to be compatible with Polytec. NOTICE If using other products, always test on a hidden area before use. BRP recommends the use of the following care products on Polytec hulls and decks: XPS Care Products: –...
PRODUCTS TO BE USED WITH CAUTION ON POLYTEC SURFACES While it is impossible to test every product used in every region of the world, some common ones are known to be compatible with Polytec. These products are safe when used under controlled conditions, as per manufacturer’s instructions. NOTICE –...
PRODUCTS PROHIBITED FROM USE ON POLYTEC SURFACES While it is impossible to test every product used in every region of the world, some common ones are known to cause damage. NOTICE NEVER use cleaners or products containing the following: – Acetone or other ketones –...
This procedure was developed Repair Time Weld to be used for Polytec products using the specified materials, Replace settings, and techniques. The Get back on the water sooner! Days use of tools, products, settings, or techniques other than those recommended may cause What kind of damage is it? results to vary.
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Preparation Hot Air Plastic Welding Tool • Install the appropriate nozzle on the tool. • Adjust the hot air welding tool to 300°C (572°F) and let it run for at least 10 minutes. If using a tool without a built-in temperature display, use an infrared thermometer gun to verify air temperature at the tip of the nozzle.
On the outside surface ONLY: Fill the groove until it is slightly beyond flush with the original surface. On the inside surface ONLY: Continue until the welding joint covers 3x the groove width on each side of the crack and is the same thickness as the material itself.
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