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If in doubt as to what you may need to fix your
sail
you can send us an image and description of the
damage by clicking here
NOTE:
We will only download emails with attachments
up to 2MB so please only send lo res images
of less than 2MB per email, anything large,
we will not receive.
or
Click here for an
online repair estimate
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Blue Chip now stocks Stand Up Paddle Boards
Click here to see the full
range |
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Price: £7.95 |
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Solarez 2oz UV cure repair Putty
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SOLAREZ® repair putty is a
mixture of high-strength, fiber reinforced resin and an amazing solar
activated catalyst.
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No mixing required, just use
it straight from the tube.
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SOLAREZ® structurally
repairs fiberglass, plastics, wood and metal in 3 minutes.
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Price: £3.95 |
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Solarez Mini Travel
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SOLAREZ® repair putty is a
mixture of high-strength, fiber reinforced resin and an amazing solar
activated catalyst.
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No mixing required, just use
it straight from the tube.
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SOLAREZ® structurally
repairs fiberglass, plastics, wood and metal in 3 minutes.
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6' Double Swivel Ankle
Leash
These leashes are very strong and can take the most demanding conditions.
Each leash has a 6cm wide cushioned double Velcro ankle strap with a no
tangle stand-off swivel anchor and incorporated key pocket.
- High strength urethane
cord
- Top quality brass double
swivels
- Detachable two way rail
saver
- Key pocket on ankle
strap
- Precision moulded
fittings
- Velcro ankle strap
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£12.95 |
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Note:
Polypropylene board construction is not suitable for DIY repairs and requires
specialist hot air welding. Blue Chip is well equipped and has vast experience
in plastic
hot air welding of boards, car bumpers, dinghies, canoes etc.
Click hear for DIY Board Repair
Materials |
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Stage 1
Materials required: |
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80grade
abrasive paper (rough)
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180grade
abrasive paper (smooth
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Scotch-Brite pad
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2-part clear
resin kit
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Cleaned
out yogurt pot
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1cm brush
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Old credit card or similar
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Cling-film
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25mm Masking
tape
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Stage 2
Preparation: |
- Flush out the
damaged and surrounding area with fresh water and allow to dry completely.
(sea water will not dry and will not allow the repair to key into the
board)
- Rub down the damaged
area with 80grade paper
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Blow out the debris
- Cut sufficient
glass matting to cover the damaged area and about 1cm overlap
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Stage 3
The Resin repair: |
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Stage 4
Second resin application: |
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Sand down the excess resin and glass
matting.
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Mix
some more resin (equal parts) in the plastic container
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Brush on the some of the mixed resin to the damaged area.
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Now rest the bottom of the container with the rest of the resin mix into
some hand hot water to heat the resin for about 10 minutes.
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Poor the warmed resin mix over the repair and smooth out with the credit
card until the resin starts to thicken then leave overnight.
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Stage 5
Finishing: |
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Smaller repairs:
Back to the Top |
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If the damage is only slight, you may be able
to miss-out stage 3.
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