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CF Delaminating, repair advice needed

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By nutz - 1/18/2013 7:47:29 PM

Hi,

Looking for some advice on the best route to repair some delaminating CF on my jetski hull.

The bond rail has taken some abuse over the year and theres an area where its delaminating.

I intend to lay up some strips under the rail to get back the rigid strength but not sure the best route for fixing the delamination and also what can possibly be done to improve the aesthetics.

Heres the area: -

http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/cab29b94-1821-4d1d-a164-2579.JPG


A close up of the gel coat: -

http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/af01e696-5da7-481b-b014-5a92.JPG


And the delaminating layer: -

http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/a4f75da5-5b22-4ce9-9681-a0fe.JPG 

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
By nutz - 1/21/2013 12:24:51 PM

Hi Fred,

Thanks for taking the time to respond, yes its not to pretty at the momentSad

It all make perfect sense thanks, will get to work and let you know how it turns out.

Thanks again for the advice.