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Old November 19th 09, 12:12 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Craig[_2_]
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Default Gelcoat repair

On Nov 18, 3:35*pm, glider wrote:
*The process is very messy and can be hazardous to your health.
And it takes many, many hours of careful preperation.
*Labor intensive.
*As JJ said, mass balance of controls *is very important.
* 400-1000 hours is possible...no joke.
*Polyurethane may be best way to go.
*GA



Jim Phoenix nicely documented the refinish on his Nimbus 3.
http://www.jimphoenix.com/?page_id=42

Heck, anything less than 18m will seem like a cakewalk. Just don't
plan on having a social life this winter...

Best regards,
Craig Funston