August 30, 2017
Wanting to keep progressing on at least the starboard rub rail and cockpit, I went ahead and water-washed the previous epoxy application that was now cured. After cleaning the fill areas along the rub rail and starboard side of the cockpit, I broke out the RO sander and 220-grit paper to clean things up.
I noticed that a couple old fastener holes along the rub rail needed yet another fill, so I made note of them while proceeding on up into the cockpit to sand those areas requiring it.
The old fastener holes and bits of gelcoat that were torn off during removal of the cockpit trim (glued in with 3M 5200) were nearly there as well. I noticed just a few areas that needed a bit more attention. I have yet to begin filling the fastener holes on the port side of the cockpit, but am making good progress.
The large hole that was located on the aft portion of the starboard cockpit seat was just about fair as well. This formerly large hole would require but a couple more rounds of sanding/filler, but was looking very nice indeed.
I solvent-washed the sanding residue from the work surfaces, and then mixed up a 1/2 ounce of neat epoxy to 'wet' the surfaces of the two fastener holes along the starboard rub rail needing just a bit more filler, as well as the large hole in the cockpit.
After wetting those surfaces out, I mixed another 1/2 ounce of epoxy and thickened it with 407 low-density.
I applied the filler with a squeegee on these three areas.
The last thing to do today was to cover the starboard rail with a rosin paper to protect the cured epoxy from UV damage. I will keep these areas covered until I can get a first round of primer on.
Total Time Today: .75 hrs