Columbia Coronado 25 Owenrs Manual page 92

6.2.5 Repairing Nicks and Small Holes
Heavy duty polisher
Huffing pad
white cloth (2)
Sanding block
Putty Knife
Cellophane
Single edge razor
e.
Preparing the Surface
1. Remove the damaged material from the nick or small hole
with the edge of a putty knife.
2. Clean the damaged area thoroughly with a white cloth
saturated with acetone.
C. Preparing the Patch
1. Make a thick, creamy, manageable putty by mixing equal amounts
of milled fibers and a matching gel coat.
2. Add catalyst to the putty in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and mix thoroughly.
Patching the Nicks and Small Holes
D.
See Section 6.2, Procedure
E. Sanding the Patch
See Section 6.2, Procedure E.
F. Buffing the Patch
See Section 6.2, Procedure F.
G. Spraying the Patch
If the milled fibers in the patch affect the color of the gel
coat so that the color does not match that of the unit being
repaired, you should spray finish the area with a matching
color. For the proper finishing procedure see Section 6.9.
TOOLS
(for polisher)
Steps 2 thru 6.
D,
MATERIALS
Harsh grit buffing compound
Acetone
Water
Gel Coat
Catalyst
Milled fibers
Sandpaper 200, 900 & 600 grit
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