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Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
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Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
Has anyone used the product Hairline Fix from MagicEzy to seal gelcoat cracks? If anyone has tried it I am wondering what color, if any, would be a match for the tan-ish cockpit gelcoat in my 2004 28TE flush deck.
http://www.magicezy.com/wp-content/uplo ... Flyers.pdf
If anyone has other products they have used and liked please let me know!
http://www.magicezy.com/wp-content/uplo ... Flyers.pdf
If anyone has other products they have used and liked please let me know!
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
I used it on my last boat and it worked well. I also have used their Chip Fix with good results. Preparation is key, so follow the directions...
Rob C.
2004 Albin 28TE Flush Deck
"SEA LEVEL"
Boston, MA
2004 Albin 28TE Flush Deck
"SEA LEVEL"
Boston, MA
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
Bringing this one back to life - i am just about to try it. I have a few stargrazing marks in the hull so have opted for the forest green colour and i have a few hairline cracks in the gelcoat on the deck so have chosen the cream since my tan deck is now quite faded.
Fisher Price 2
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
I would like to order the 9 second chip repair, can someone confirm what the earlier 2000's off-white color is; oyster or cream?
Thanks!
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2004 28TE
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
Oyster or Cream, anybody..?
2001 28TE, 6LP-STE, 1,337 hrs, 19X18 four-blade wheel.
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
Hey Tree, how did those colors work out, I have the green hull also with stars around the anchor drain.
28TE "Kozy L"
"How U Albin"
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
Colour match was pretty close - product on the other hand wasn’t brilliant. It really needs to be applied in the warm and doesn’t work that well on vertical surfaces. I just cleaned the stargrazing out with a pin and applied wax in the end.
Fisher Price 2
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
Crack still visible, will do a second repair after this one dries.
Before and after picture,
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2001 28TE, 6LP-STE, 1,337 hrs, 19X18 four-blade wheel.
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
How did you clean or prep the cracks before applying? That looks like a good match.
28TE "Kozy L"
"How U Albin"
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Re: Sealing Gelcoat Cracks
Cleaned with acetone on a rag, let dry in the sun for 5 minutes.
2001 28TE, 6LP-STE, 1,337 hrs, 19X18 four-blade wheel.