TM 55-1945-205-24-2
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a.
Cut out damaged area with a power jig using a fine tooth, metal blade.
b.
Using a grinder or disc sander, grind and sand the cutout edges to a minimum 20º included angle.
c.
Bevel the outside and inside back a distance equal to six times laminate thickness for a feathered edge
centered in the middle of laminate.
WARNING
2.
Prepare repair patch for application.
NOTE
The thickness of the repair patch and components to be used depends of the portion of the
hull being repaired.
The following steps are typical for the application of a fiberglass patch.
Table 1. Lay-Out Details.
AREA
NOTES
LAY-OUT
HULL
1
Gelcoat
1 oz. Mat
1 Unit
Coremat
1 Unit
1. BEFORE
3. AFTER PREPARATION
EDGES CUT
5. REPAIR COMPLETE
BACKING PLATE
SEPARATING FILM
2. DAMAGED MATERIAL CUT AWAY
4. ONE SIDE REPAIR COMPLETE
REPLACEMENT GLASS
BACKING PLATE
SEPARATING FILM
BACKING PLATE
EDGES BEVELLED
(6 TIMES LAMINATE THICKNESS - EACH SIDE)
