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Cosmetic Gelcoat Repair/Finishing

 

If you require any further information about this course, please click the button on the right, or call us on 023 80 48 48 48.

About the course:

This short course can be run over one or two days.  It is designed for the amateur boat enthusiast and enables them to maintain their craft in good condition, making their own small repairs as required without incurring the expense of a professional yard.


Course Content:

Course content:

  • Material Health & Safety
  • GRP Construction & Lay Up
  • Gelcoat Defects Repair Procedures
  • Damage Assessment Material Preparation
  • Repair surface preparation & grinding out·
  • Colour Matching
  • Gelcoat mixing & application
  • Gelcoat Curing
  • Surface Finishing
  • Abrasive Papers Rubbing Compounds

Entry Requirements/Qualifications:

No formal qualifications are required but a good level of English and an interest in the area would be beneficial.


Learning Style:

Very hands on in our well-equipped GRP workshop.


Additional Information:

Attendance - full day, either 1 day or 2 days


Enrolment Instructions:

An Interview will be required before enrolment on to this course.