I know this post is from a year ago. But I was wondering if you can drill through these holes you repaired? Will it be weak or the same as a new spot on the boat? Thanks
@@DIYeasycrafts got it. So you used the gel coat on the entire boat as you were redoing the whole boat. I am trying to match white gel coat on a spot to match the rest of the existing gel coat boat just so the repair looks fairly unnoticeable. Any advice on that? Thx!
in the past ive filled holes, let it harden then sand. but noticed rings appear weeks later from what i guess is the hole filler doing its last little bit of hardening/shrinking. Dose this form of filler really not need to be left for a few days to fully harden before sanding?
I guess it depends on the type of filler you used. I have not really seen any shrinkage on the holes I filled. Used Bondo with Fiberglass strands from home depot
Super helpful for a fiberglass trailer project I’m working on. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Good video, simple clear and to the point. Thank you
Glad you liked it
nice one Cyril
I know this post is from a year ago. But I was wondering if you can drill through these holes you repaired? Will it be weak or the same as a new spot on the boat? Thanks
Awesome video! Question tho i Have only hole here and there and if i use the brush Will the brush strokes be visible in the gel coat
Yes, you need to wet sand and polish it after, it will look good
Looks great
Thanks!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
I see you have the gel coat already mixed. Did you color match that before? If not how did you get the color correct?
No I bought and used the same gel coat I used on the deck and gunnels
@@DIYeasycrafts got it. So you used the gel coat on the entire boat as you were redoing the whole boat. I am trying to match white gel coat on a spot to match the rest of the existing gel coat boat just so the repair looks fairly unnoticeable. Any advice on that? Thx!
Might come In handy
Very nice work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Did you use the long-strand or short-strand Bondo?
Short its much easier to use and plenty strong for this application
in the past ive filled holes, let it harden then sand. but noticed rings appear weeks later from what i guess is the hole filler doing its last little bit of hardening/shrinking. Dose this form of filler really not need to be left for a few days to fully harden before sanding?
I guess it depends on the type of filler you used. I have not really seen any shrinkage on the holes I filled. Used Bondo with Fiberglass strands from home depot
Next saturday i will do exactly all this
Let you know. 😁👍
Did it work?
@@DIYeasycrafts .Wife changed my plans 😣( as usual) . Will try this saturday . 😁👍
Should I be using bondo glass or bondo hair
I like the bondo glass but either will work
Sounds like woody Allen!!
You didn't mention if you did the same work on the other side of the whole...
Some of those spots are impossible to get to the back of it
If you’re not able to get to the back, is it the same process? Just stuff the putty in and sand down once it’s hardened?