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JasonFL
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You can re infuse dry spots. Just do a mini infusion on the dry spot only.
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Going through the gel is probably easier than trying to get in behind. There isn't really an easy way to do it unfortunately.
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Hello folks . . .
I am nearing completion of my 'DIY' fiberglass extended swim platform, having taken the part out of the mold this past weekend. I posted a thread (or 2) a few months ago about slowing the cure time of resin and wetting out biaxial cloth.
Picture of my new platform getting ready to install it on the boat . . .
In doing my QC check and tapping around the surface , I noticed a few 'dry' spots under the gelcoat. I opened a couple of them and applied some resin and then gelcoat, but there are a few others that I have found using both 'tap' test and with a jet spray from a garden hose.
As such, I still have a strong hold on my 'novice' status for resin infusion
I am wondering if there is a preferred or easy way to repair these areas - each one is a few sq. inches (15-20 sq cm).
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tpenfield
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