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Old 17-01-2025, 09:45   #1
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Best paintable keel smile filler?

Have a keel smile on a P34 to excavate and fill. What is best product to use that is flexible and that will hold paint? Thx
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Re: Best paintable keel smile filler?

If it isn’t structural, Sikaflex 291 is rated for underwater use, bonds tenaciously, and can be sanded and painted after it fully cures…

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Re: Best paintable keel smile filler?

I prefer west systems Gflex 655.

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Re: Best paintable keel smile filler?

The fast cure 5200 works if it's not that large or deep. You can also use G/flex thickened epoxy. It has just a little bit of flexibility and tends to not open back up if there is a tiny bit of movement. Total boat has something similar. Using micro to thicken it to peanut butter consistency doesn't seem to bother it.
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