Polaris Virage TX 2000 Service Manual page 221

HULL/DECK, STEERING AND CONTROLS
FRC Fiberglass Repair
Gel Coat Nick or High Spot Repair
1. Lightly sand area using 600 grit paper & water
2. Wipe down with dry cloth
3. Brush on thin film of Aqua Buff 2000™
4. Buff clean
FRC Fiberglass Repair (HULL)
Some hulls are constructed of hand laid fiberglass. Normal fiberglass repair procedures
apply-
Damaged fiberglass can be easily repaired by following a few basic steps.
1. Remove all damaged material with a sabre saw or grinder.
2. Using a disc grinder or die grinder, taper fiberglass 1" (2.5 cm) back from patch area on inside of part.
3. Apply masking tape to outside of part to form a mold.
4. Mix enough polyester resin and catalyst to complete the repair, following instructions for resin being used.
5. Apply resin to inside of patch area using a disposable paint brush.
6. Lay in small pieces of shredded fiberglass mat. Use the paint brush to force air bubbles out. Add more resin
and move mat around.
NOTE: Pieces of mat between 1" to 2" (2.5 to 5 cm) square work best.
7. Keep adding mat and resin until patch area is filled up to the original thickness.
8. Let resin cure thoroughly.
9. Remove masking tape from outside of repair.
10. Remove any high spots from outside with a disc grinder.
11. Fill and smooth any defects with polyester auto body filler.
12. Sand smooth and feather with 360 to 400 grit sandpaper.
13. Paint outside of repair following instructions on paint container.
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