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August 18, 2015, 02:32:28 PM
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djbinding

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Matching deck texture on repair job
« on: August 18, 2015, 02:32:28 PM »
Any tips on creating a matching texture on my deck repair?  Just covered two deck plates during coffin hatch repair.I don't want the repair to look smooth unlike the textured deck.  Some way of pressing a pattern on fairing compound is what I'm thinking.

August 18, 2015, 07:23:06 PM
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CLM65

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Re: Matching deck texture on repair job
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2015, 07:23:06 PM »
Take a look at this.  I have no experience with these, but I think you would press onto gel coat, not fairing compound (the fairing compound would need to be covered with gel or paint, which may somewhat fill in the valleys in the pattern).

http://gibcoflexmold.com/patterns/

There may be other brands...this was the first thing that popped up.
Craig

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August 19, 2015, 07:56:35 AM
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Capt. Bob

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Re: Matching deck texture on repair job
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2015, 07:56:35 AM »
I read the "how to" on spot repair. Pretty slick if you can get the right (or close match). They do have an "Aquasport" pattern but I'm not sure it would fit all years but still, they have quite a few.

Nice find Craig. :thumright:
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August 19, 2015, 08:54:10 AM
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2015, 08:54:10 AM »
It is pretty neat stuff
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August 19, 2015, 08:55:02 AM
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Re: Matching deck texture on repair job
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2015, 08:55:02 AM »
Wow. And I was gonna try and make something.

Thanks for the link. I think I found the match.And thanks for advice on gel coat. Deck plate holes filled in . Will smooth with fairing compound and leave slight depression for gel coat. Use the pattern and it should look great.

August 19, 2015, 09:27:00 AM
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Re: Matching deck texture on repair job
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2015, 09:27:00 AM »
Make sure you post before and after pics.  I'm sure quite a few of us are interested in how well these patterns work  :thumleft:.
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

 

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