SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: 88CARRERA on August 16, 2009, 08:47:30 PM

Title: fiberglass question?
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 16, 2009, 08:47:30 PM

is there such a thing as spraying fiberglass? i need to add some glass to the inside of the boat hull and thought maybe i can take it somewhere that can shoot the glass in?

Title: Re: fiberglass question?
Post by: SLCKREG on August 16, 2009, 08:52:41 PM

Maybe expand on how you "need to add fiberglass to the hull". Some low budget boats are built with a chopper gun....but you don't want to go there.

Title: Re: fiberglass question?
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 16, 2009, 08:54:52 PM

i just want to add a fresh layer of glass to the inside so i can have a even surface for carpet. when the old carpet was pulled up it left a very rough surface. plus a little more stregth??????

Title: Re: fiberglass question?
Post by: crewchief22 on August 17, 2009, 05:42:30 AM

The rough surface it probably glue that needs to be removed anyway.

Most hulls would not bennefit from having fiberglass added.  It would just add weight and not help the strength so much.  The added weight would be noticeable in reduced top speed and possible handling problems.

Title: Re: fiberglass question?
Post by: GT Jets on August 17, 2009, 08:12:15 PM

Hit it with an orbital sander (better yet a D.A.) with some 60 grit and let it roll  :thumbup:

The roughness may be roving along with the formentioned glue bits... ;)

GT

Title: Re: fiberglass question?
Post by: jet boat performance on August 17, 2009, 08:19:26 PM

And wear "Breathing protection"
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