Title: Explain the process of repairing fiberglass.
Course: Marine Service Technology I (20111-I) > Section: Exploring Fiberglass Construction and Repair

Explanation should include

- preparing the surface
- preparing and applying primer
- applying masking and pull tapes
- applying finish by hand, as appropriate
- applying finish with spray equipment, as appropriate
- following industry standards and manufacturers’ instructions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the most common sandpaper grits and the uses of each?
- What are the special products, processes, and safety considerations involved in finishing repaired fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP)?
- Which primer should be used beneath topcoats over fiberglass? Why?
- What is flash time? Why is it important?
- Why should newspaper not be used as a masking medium?
- How can the quality of masking tape affect the finished product?
- How does 10-day pull tape work? What advantages does it provide?
- What is the procedure for aligning brush selection with type of finish being used?
- What factors should be considered when selecting thinners for hand application? For spray application? Why?
- What is the difference between long stroke and short stroke techniques? In what situations should each type of technique be used?
- What is the main advantage of using high volume/low pressure (HVLP) spray equipment over traditional spray equipment?
- What is the importance of gun travel speed in finish applications?