SOP - Production Gelcoat Repair

• For blending and polishing sprayed-on gelcoat repairs.

To customize your SOP, click the color coded box to choose the 
Good/Better/Best/Unique product for each step.

See how its done, watch the video here!
Mirka Black Guidecoat

Dry Guide Coat
9193500111 (Black)
9193600111 (White) 

Or Dykem Layout Fluid

Soap and Water or
Wax and Grease Remover

Using a suitable cleaner, properly clean the surface to remove dirt, wax, grease or any other contaminants from the gelcoat.

Use a highlighter such as Guide Coat #9193500111 to show high spots when sanding.

The highlighter will be removed during the sanding process and show any surface defects that need to be repaired or removed.

Gelcoat repair with Novastar 800

Novastar Film P400, P600, P800
FG-6MH-400 / 600 /800
5": MRP-550CV 
      915GV28 Backup Pad
6": MRP-650CV 
     916GV48 Backup Pad

Gold Multi-Fit Film P400, P600, P800
Coming SOON!
5": MRP-550CV 
      915GV28 Backup Pad
6": MRP-650CV 
     916GV48 Backup Pad

Sand surface using P400, P600 or P800 grit abrasive, depending on the size of repair. Wipe surface clean using a 

microfiber cloth.

PC45_TwistedWOol

Polishing Compound 45
PC45-1L

MPADTW-7.5
(7" Rotary Buffer)

Buff using PC45 compound in conjunction with a twisted wool pad (MPADTW-7.5)

Use a slow speed (1,500 rpm) to prevent
"burning" the finish.

Keep the pad clean from compound build-up.

PC45_PC10_PADS

Polishing Compound 10
PC10-1L

MPADBF-8
(7" Rotary Buffer)

Polish using PC10 with a black foam pad (MPADBF-8).

Use a slow speed (1,500 rpm) to prevent “burning” the finish.

*Note: If a foam pad is not being used, a yellow polishing pad could be substituted.