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To remove stains, refer to the procedures below.
2.
Apply a fine rubbing compound and buff.
1. Wash area with hand dish washing soap.
3. Wax.
2
. Begin with a small area such as three feet by three If this does not work, clean the area and sand lightly with
feet and apply a mild cleanser.
Rinse with clean water.
400 to 600 wet or dry sandpaper and follow with rubbing
compound and wax.
3.
4.
B. Gouges&Cracks
Follow with compound and waxing as outlined in pro-
cedureabove.
Stress cracks and crazing are the appearance of hairline
cracks in the gel coat surface. When present, these
If the stain is not removed by the hand dish washing soap problems usually occur in the gel coat finish or the outer
or mild cleanser, then the next procedure is to use either “skincoat” fiberglasslaminate. Theappearanceofthese
denatured or rubbing alcohol. If this does not work, con- cracks does not pose a threat to the structural integrity
sult your Four Winns dealer for professional assistance.
of the boat. In most cases, they are cosmetic and can
be treated.
NOTICE
DO NOT use acetone, ketone, or other solvents
toremovestains. Thesechemicalsareflammable
and may damage the gel coat.
Cosmetic surface damage can be repaired as follows:
1. Sand the surrounding area with medium or fine grit
sandpaper. Clean all marine growth, dirt, antifouling
paint, etc. from the immediate area. DO NOT ex-
cessively scratch or gouge the surrounding area.
P - 5 FIBERGLASSREPAIRS
Fiberglass is one of the most durable, strong, and forgiv-
ing construction materials afloat. It is resilient and normal
repairscanbemadewithoutaffectingthestrengthorstruc-
tural integrity of the boat.
2.
Use a hard, pointed tool to open the gel crack. Take
care not to damage the surrounding gel coat.
3. Sand the crack or gouge so the edges are smooth
and will allow proper “feathering” of the area.
4.
Clean the area thoroughly. Make sure the area is
drybeforeproceeding.
Striking docks, other boats, or submerged ob-
jects could create a very hazardous situation or
severely damage the fiberglass. In the event an
object is struck below or near the waterline, pro-
ceed directly and cautiously to the nearest ser-
vice facility and remove the boat from the water.
Closely inspect the hull for damage. If the outer
fiberglass laminate was penetrated, repairs must
be made prior to relaunch.
NOTICE
Be sure the structure and the ambient tempera-
tureareabove60degreesF(15degreesC)and
the relative humidity below 70% immediately
before, during, and after the repair.
5.
6.
If the nick or gouge is deep and penetrates through
the gel coat, fill the area with fiberglass patching
paste. Follow the directions on the can when mix-
ing the paste with the catalyst.
Occasionally, blisters, crazing, scratches, or damage to
the fiberglass can occur. Repairs may be necessary to
correct the problem.
After the gouge is filled and has dried, sand the
patched area. Begin by using medium-fine grade
sandpaper. Progressively use finer grade sandpa-
per until the surface is very smooth. If necessary,
add filler and then sand the surface again.
A. Scratches
Scratches occur during normal use. The following is a
step by step procedure to repair scratches.
1.
Clean area with soap and water.
7.
Apply two or three light coats of matching fiberglass
gelcoattotherepairedarea. Enoughgelcoatshould
be used so that the entire area is covered.
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