Regal 52 SC Owner's Manual page 280

WARNING
!
AVOID BODILY INJURY!
GELCOAT & 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 gelcoat will bond.
4. In a separate container, measure only the amount of
gelcoat you will need. Mix a ratio of 2% ratio of catalyst
to the amount of gelcoat being used ( a spoonful of gelcoat
will require only a drop or two of catalyst). Do not pour
any unused portions of the gelcoat/catalyst mixture back
into either original container.
5. Apply gelcoat to area leaving a slight lift above the
surface.
6. Cover the area with wax paper. It will help the mixture
to set up faster.
7. Remove wax paper and shave off any extra gelcoat with
a razor blade.
8. After the area is shaved smooth, start with the 400, 600,
and fi nally 1000 grit sand papers.
9. Buff the area with compound, polish and a fi nish wax.
You may notice a difference between the repaired area and
the original fi nish due to the natural weathering process.
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