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Posted by alibertucci on 10/04/21 - 3:35 PM

I am doing some repair of the fiberglass console on my 2000 Montauk 17 and I need to fill some screw holes where I removed cup holders I no longer want or need. I've read here in other threads that some use Loctite Marine Epoxy in white that dries close to the desert tan color that I believe the console to be. Can the Loctite Epoxy be lightly sanded when cured to blend the color if it isn't a near perfect match?

Are there any other tips that might help me do a nice neat and complete job of this?

Posted by Phil T on 10/04/21 - 4:51 PM

I just did this exact repair on my boat a month ago. I hate cup holders.

I used heavy duty compound on a wool bonnet to get all the oxidation off where they were.

I taped over the back side of the holes with painters tape.

Mixed up 1/2 a tube of Locketite Marine Epoxy in white in a disposible container.

I used a disposible syringe like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Scientifi...7&th=1

Inject each hole, starting slowly in the deep part, working toward the surface.

Cover the filled hole with clear packing tape. You are looking to fill the hole as close as possible without under or over filling.

Let cure

Remove tape.

Sand as needed being careful not to sand the surrounding area.

It's a 95% match and as good as your going to get without spending $100 getting custom tinted gelcoat.

Questions?

Edited by Phil T on 10/04/21 - 4:51 PM