Epoxy on the deck will do precisely nothing, if the underlaying substrate has cracks, the epoxy will crack. Orbital sander with a heavy grit and take it down to the gelcoat, as you get the majority of old paint removed, swap to a lighter grit to give a decent finish. Then you have a choice of whether to put a layer of fine woven roving and epoxy over the entire deck then fair ( will stabilise the deck preventing further cracks , strength comes from the glass, not the epoxy) or just undercoat and paint if the cracks dont compromise the gelcoat layer. Also, your fairing is a very wet mix, you will find it fills better , sands easier and uses less epoxy if you thicken it considerably more. Peanut butter consistency not runny porridge, it should hold a peak.
Thanks mate, thats top advice and along the lines i was thinking, also debating just using the evafoam now but will still prepare the surfaces properly before i lay it. I know my thickened epoxy can be a bit hit and miss, usually when I'm in a rush, i must admit i didn't think about the thicker it is the less epoxy used though💰 thankyou mate
Keep going as long as the weather holds Spence.... forecast isnt looking good for early January.
I'm out for the winter Clive, pontoons are deadly in the winter!☠️😁
Hopefully no more leaks I did notice when you looking from the inside the tunnel black specs I hope it isn't mold
Thanks Kevin, i didnt notice, probably/hopefully just me with dirty fingers but I'll double check, thanks for the eagle eyes!👍👍
Epoxy on the deck will do precisely nothing, if the underlaying substrate has cracks, the epoxy will crack. Orbital sander with a heavy grit and take it down to the gelcoat, as you get the majority of old paint removed, swap to a lighter grit to give a decent finish. Then you have a choice of whether to put a layer of fine woven roving and epoxy over the entire deck then fair ( will stabilise the deck preventing further cracks , strength comes from the glass, not the epoxy) or just undercoat and paint if the cracks dont compromise the gelcoat layer.
Also, your fairing is a very wet mix, you will find it fills better , sands easier and uses less epoxy if you thicken it considerably more. Peanut butter consistency not runny porridge, it should hold a peak.
Thanks mate, thats top advice and along the lines i was thinking, also debating just using the evafoam now but will still prepare the surfaces properly before i lay it.
I know my thickened epoxy can be a bit hit and miss, usually when I'm in a rush, i must admit i didn't think about the thicker it is the less epoxy used though💰 thankyou mate