The SBT Tech Guys would like to inform watercraft owners that if they are repairing a damaged watercraft hull it is extremely important to use the right materials to perform the repair. The two types of materials that watercraft hulls are made of are:
SMC (sheet mould compound)
FRC (fiberglass reinforced compound)
If regular fiberglass resins are used on sheet mould compound hulls it will not adhere properly and the repair will fail. If you are not sure of what your hull is made of we recomend you choose a good known brand two part epoxy resin, One of our favorites is the West Systems brand - it is expensive but well worth the money and sticks to all hull materials. The epoxy resin can be applied in many different ways, from paint brush to a roller or thickened into filler past and spread out with a squeegee type spreader. Your end repair results will be determined on how well your prep work was done, Take your time, and remove all loose and cracked material and feather out all surrounding areas to be repaired. Multiple layers of resin and material such as fiberglass mat or cloth may need to be added to complete your repair properly. Good results will come if you take your time. Good luck.
SMC (sheet mould compound)
FRC (fiberglass reinforced compound)
If regular fiberglass resins are used on sheet mould compound hulls it will not adhere properly and the repair will fail. If you are not sure of what your hull is made of we recomend you choose a good known brand two part epoxy resin, One of our favorites is the West Systems brand - it is expensive but well worth the money and sticks to all hull materials. The epoxy resin can be applied in many different ways, from paint brush to a roller or thickened into filler past and spread out with a squeegee type spreader. Your end repair results will be determined on how well your prep work was done, Take your time, and remove all loose and cracked material and feather out all surrounding areas to be repaired. Multiple layers of resin and material such as fiberglass mat or cloth may need to be added to complete your repair properly. Good results will come if you take your time. Good luck.
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