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7.3 Other repairs
WARNING:
WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS FIB
ER
SURFACES, HANDS,
ARMS AND FACES MUST BE PROTECTED. WEAR A FACE
MASK.
Replace damaged or illegible labels. Re-stencil illegible markings.
7.4 Gelcoat
7.4.1 This is the outer surface of the container. Damage to the gelcoat
does not affect the GRP, although it may expose it to view. If only the
gelcoat is damaged, repair it with a GRP f
i
ller, such as Isopon:
(a) Clean the damaged area with acetone to remove all
contamination.
(b) Spread the GRP f
i
ller until is higher than the adjacent surface of
the container.
(c) Cover the GRP f
i
ller with adhesive tape and allow it to cure.
(d) Remove the tape and abrade the repaired area. Rub down the
surface with abrasive papers until it is level with the container
surface.
7.4.2 To paint the container:
(a) Remove all loose labels.
(b) Remove grease, tar etc. with a suitable solvent, e.g. toluene.
(c) Wash the container with a solution of detergent and water and
rinse with clean water.
(d) Fill any cracks or voids in the gelcoat with GRP f
i
ller as per Step
1 above.
(e) Spray paint one coat of white Epimide paint or Polyurethane
paint.
