fixining dings in hull

what do u use for a quick fix for dings in the hull - anyone use silicone- is there a quick fix fiberglass puddy or something of the sort

One of the easiest materials to use is Marine Tex. It is a highly filled epoxy that bonds well to fiberglass and gel coat. Clean the 'ding' area with a ScotchBrite pad or similar and some acetone, mix the filler and CAREFULLY trowl it over the spot. If you make a pass with the putty knife back and forth a few times you will 'burp' out any air at the bottom. On the last pass, smooth the Marine Tex as best possible with the surrounding hull. It is very dense when cured and tough to sand. You can leave it as cured, or shape into the surrounding surface and finish with gel coat, paint, 'Will Sail For Food' sticker, whatever you like. DO NOT use silicone as a filler as it will contaminate the exposed fiberglass fibers and make bonding of any other material difficult.

Mel

inland-sailing.com

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Inland Sailing Company
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If it is cosmetic only (not structural) I would use Marine Tex. Available at West Marine or other boat supply.

thanks for the reply