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Chapter 8
4. In a separate container, measure only the amount of
gelcoat you will need. Mix a ratio of 2% ratio of catalyst
to the amount of gelcoat being used ( a spoonful of
gelcoat will require only a drop or two of catalyst).
Do not pour any unused portions of the gelcoat/catalyst
mixture back into either original container.
5. Apply gelcoat to area leaving a slight lift above the
surface.
6. Cover the area with wax paper. It will help the
mixture to set up faster.
7. Remove wax paper and shave off any extra gelcoat
with a razor blade.
8. After the area is shaved smooth, start with the 400,
600, and finally 1000 grit sand papers.
9. Buff the area with compound, polish and a
finish wax. You may notice a difference between the
repaired area and the original finish due to the natural
weathering process.
CANVAS
Boat canvas is in most cases subjected to more severe
punishment than practically any other type of material.
Moisture, dirt and chemicals from industrial fallout, heat,
ultraviolet rays and salt water are all factors which acceler-
ate the deterioration of your boat canvas.
These elements can cause serious damage if left unchecked.
The boat top and other canvas supplied on your Regal boat
are manufactured from top quality materials to provide
you with years of trouble free service. The following in-
formation on the care, cleaning and proper storage of the
fabrics and fasteners that make up your marine canvas is
being provided to help you maintain the appearance and
ease of operation.
Sunbrella is used on most Regal tops, aft curtains, camper
enclosures, bow tonneaus and cockpit covers. Sunbrella is a
woven fabric made from 100% solution dyed acrylic fiber.
It is color fast and will withstand long term exposure to the
sun (ultraviolet rays) without excessive fading.
Sunbrella is a woven fabric. Even though it is treated with
water repellency some “misting” through the fabric is typi-
cal. With new canvas, the greatest potential for leakage is
through the sewn seams. Because Sunbrella and the long
term thread used is synthetic, the holes created by sewing
will not swell up and seal when exposed to water as cotton
does. Usually the movement of the fabric in use will move
the fibers enough to seal the holes. You may apply Apseal
or Uniseal to the seams to speed up this process.
When the canvas is new, the fit will normally be tight. It
is designed this way because Sunbrella stretches as it ages.
The initial tight fit allows for a suitable fit for the life of
the canvas. The Sunbrella fit will vary slightly in the heat,
cold, and rain.
SUNBRELLA CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Sunbrella should be cleaned regularly before substances such
as dirt, roof particles, etc., are allowed to accumulate on and
become embedded in the fabric. The fabric can be cleaned
without being removed from the boat. Simply brush off any
loose dirt, hose down, and clean with a mild solution of
natural soap in lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly to remove
soap. DO NOT USE DETERGENTS! Allow to air dry.
For heavily soiled fabric, remove the top from the frame.
Soak the fabric in a solution that has been mixed to the
following proportions.: 1/2 cup of Clorox bleach and 1/4
cup of Ivory or Lux soap (liquid or soap) per each gallon of
lukewarm water. Allow the fabric to soak until the bleach has
killed the mildew and the stains can be brushed out with a
common kitchen scrub brush. Rinse the fabric thoroughly
in cold water to remove all the soap. This may require sev-
eral rinsings. Incomplete rinsing can cause deterioration of
sewing threads and prohibit the fabric from being properly
retreated. Allow the fabric to dry completely.
DO NOT STEAM PRESS OR DRY IN AN ELECTRIC