Damaged sponson tips in crash... Best way to repair it?

[dmitry100]

I can't seem to find a good fitting respirator ... What would you guys recommend? I'd rather be overkill in this department...

[dmitry100]

petej: How fast were you going? Was the kayak docked or was it out on the water? Did the kayak sink?

[petej]

The kayak was coming or going towards shore, about 75 yards out and the Motley Crew was traveling about 20-25 mph. The MC port bow tip put a hole in the kayak, above the water line, breaking off inside. Both the MC and the kayak safely returned to shore on their own power.
Cost to repair kayak: $25 at nearby rafting shop.

[tlandauer]

Not carbon fiber, but, last summer I ran my Motley Crew into a a Kayak
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I flush-cut the damaged bow tip and inserted balsa pieces.
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Wrapped with fiber glass, resin, ...
ended up looking like this, [ATTACH=CONFIG]135943[/ATTACH]
Back on the water...

Wow! Looks great! That is some kind of repair! Congrats.

[tlandauer]

I can't seem to find a good fitting respirator ... What would you guys recommend? I'd rather be overkill in this department...

I use 3M tekk disposable ones. It says "Sanding and Fiberglass Valved Respirator", but I deal with FG most of the time, not sure if CF needs more protection.......

[dmitry100]

Guys... What kind of brush or tool do I need for a perfect and even looking finish coat?

Since my shocker has the transparent CF gel coat... even small inconsistencies on the finish coat make it really noticeable if I use a brush or anything like that to apply the finishing epoxy.
I'm using my last bit of z-poxy here but I do have the (clear) west systems 207/105.
Would that be more suitable?

[srislash]

Wetsand,wetsand,wetsand

[dmitry100]

Wet sand? You mean like water + sandpaper?

But how do you make it look an even glossy surface instead of matte to match the rest of the boat?

[srislash]

That is correct Dmitry

[dmitry100]

Trying to apply the epoxy as a finishing clear coat to match the rest of the hull, man... Was wondering on the best way to apply it or if i should be using something else as a clear coat finish

[flraptor07]

I would think the best way to do it is use a automotive urethane clear, and when you get the repair done scuff and clear the whole boat. It's almost impossible to get it right just clearing the repair.

[srislash]

I would think the best way to do it is use a automotive urethane clear, and when you get the repair done scuff and clear the whole boat. It's almost impossible to get it right just clearing the repair.

U-pol Clear #1. Wetsand your problem area smooth like the rest of hull and Clear over it. If the problem area needs more epoxy first, brush it on then wetsand smooth.

It works:

[flraptor07]

U-pol Clear #1. Wetsand your problem area smooth like the rest of hull and Clear over it. If the problem area needs more epoxy first, brush it on then wetsand smooth.

It works:

Man that came out nice, I would have never thought you could get it that nice doing a spot repair. But U-pol does make some great products, the local body shop supply store carries them.