Urad Posted July 13, 2017 Report Posted July 13, 2017 I have gel coat sent to me from Maverick to match my Pathfinder. I thought I would take it to someone for a repair but I'd like to do it myself now. What catalyst do I need to buy/use? And, any other advice you'd like to offer for a gel coat repair I would appreciate. Thanks.
Bamaskeet Posted July 13, 2017 Report Posted July 13, 2017 MEKP, you can buy it at Lowes or Home Depot.
Bamaskeet Posted July 13, 2017 Report Posted July 13, 2017 17 drops to 1 oz is the normal ratio, you need to adjust based on ambient temperature.
hawg Posted July 13, 2017 Report Posted July 13, 2017 Urad , DO NOT USE MEK! What you are looking for is MEKP. They are two different things. You can find MEKP catalyst at any fiberglass supply shop. It has a shelf life in Florida of about 90 days. After 90 days you will begin to get less than satisfactory results. The gel coat cure will vary with temperature and humidity levels. I'd recommend starting with a small inconspicuous area first. Pay strict attention to the mix ratios when using small batches.
Urad Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Posted July 15, 2017 Thanks to you both. Got the MEKP and looking forward to the repair.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.