Fiberglass/gelcoat repair question

I used an air-powered wet sander for fuse refinishing following gelcoat
application ... it helps. Filling and cleaning up the damage to
properly paint (regardless of the paint type) is always the most
important and time consuming part of the job. I don't know how you get
around this ... other then protecting the fuse with tape as suggested
to prevent the dings in the first place.

http://sailplane-racing.org/Articles...asw20_fuse.htm

KK

Thanks for all the suggestions and help!

I have used mylar tape in multiple layers on the tail fairing for the past
few years and the rocks eat right through it in short time. Some other
pilots here in Arizona have used the 20 mil tape that is made for powered
aircraft and place a strip on the belley and tail and have had better
protection so I think that I'll try that. Not sure about the
aerodynamics/drag factor though. I had thought of trying aluminum flashing
but the compound curve issue makes that difficult on the fairing.

Since this area really doesn't show well it is good practice for bigger
projects. Maybe someday I'll tackle refinishing like KK did....then again
that would mean kicking the wife out of her garage for an extended
period....hmmm.

KC