Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) is a catalyst used to make gelcoat start to harden. You'll need to buy a container of MEKP separately if it doesn't come with your gelcoat. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on the side of the gelcoat can to see how much MEKP you need to mix with the gelcoat. The amount of MEKP you'll need to use will depend on how much gelcoat you're using and what brand it is. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions so the gelcoat isn't the wrong consistency. If you want the gelcoat to be a different color than white, you'll need to add color pigments. Buy gelcoat color pigments that match the color you're looking for and follow the manufacturer's instructions to mix the pigments into the gelcoat. To apply the gelcoat with a brush, dip the brush in the gelcoat so there's a liberal amount of gelcoat on it. Brush the gelcoat onto the fiberglass using short vertical strokes. Avoid spreading the gelcoat too thin or you'll get stroke marks. You want there to be a thick, even layer of gelcoat on the fiberglass. When you're finished, you shouldn't be able to see any of the fiberglass underneath the gelcoat. A gelcoat spray gun will make it easier to get an even coverage on a large fiberglass surface. To use a gelcoat spray gun, fill the plastic container on the gun with your gelcoat. Then, attach the cord on the gun to an air supply source, like an air compressor. Hold the spray gun about 1 foot (0.30m) away from the fiberglass and spray the gelcoat onto it in short, even strokes. You can buy a gelcoat spray gun online or at your local paint store. The first coat should feel tacky when you touch it. Try pressing into the gelcoat with your fingernail if it doesn't leave an impression, the gelcoat is dry enough. If your fingernail does leave an impression, let the gelcoat dry for a couple more hours. Three coats should be enough, but you can do more coats if you're not satisfied with the final result. Let the second coat dry for 4 hours like you did with the first coat. For the final cote add sanding aid.. A mixture of styrene and gulf wax, to the gel-cote and add MEKP as before. This may be purchased at the same place you bought the gel-cote. It is important to note that gelcoat is air inhibited, meaning that it will not fully cure in the presence of oxygen. The wax migrates to the surface of the final coat and creates a barrier to allow the gel to cure.

Summary: Combine gelcoat and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide in a bucket. Add gelcoat color pigments if you want your gelcoat to be colored. Apply the gelcoat using a brush if you're covering a small area. Apply the gelcoat with a gelcoat spray gun if it's a large fiberglass surface. Let the first coat of gelcoat dry for 4 hours and then check on it. Apply 2 more coats of gelcoat to the fiberglass.

A variety of medications are available to treat neuropathy. Your doctor will focus on managing the medical disorder that's causing your neuropathy which will reduce symptoms and improve the nerve function in your feet. Your doctor may prescribe: Amitriptyline: This medication, originally used as an antidepressant, effectively treats neuropathic pain. You'll be started on the lowest dose, 25 mg a day. You can gradually increase the dosage to 150 mg per day. Always take the medication before going to bed. This drug should not be prescribed if you have a history of suicide risk. Pregabalin: This sedative is usually prescribed for pain associated with peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes. You will start with the lowest possible dose, and increase it as your doctor suggests. The maximum dosage is 50 to 100 mg, taken three times per day by mouth. Maximum dosing may be increased over time to 600mg/day, but dosage over this amount isn't effective. Duloxetine: This medication is usually prescribed for pain associated with neuropathic pain caused by diabetes. The dosage starts at 60 mg orally. The dosage can be doubled and your doctor will review the treatment after two months. While you can double the dosage, most doses over 60 mg a day are rarely more effective and may actually cause other problems. Combination therapies: Your doctor may recommend combining several medications such as TCA, venlafaxine, or tramadol. These can provide better results for neuropathy than any single medication alone. Your doctor may prescribe long-acting opiates to treat the pain of your neuropathy. This is usually determined on an individual basis, because side effects include dependence (addiction), tolerance (they become less effective over time), and headaches. Immunosuppressive agents such as cyclophosphamide may also be prescribed to treat a chronic type of neuropathy (dysimmune neuropathy) that may be resistant to other treatments. Depending on the cause of your neuropathy, your doctor may recommend a decompressive surgery. This will release pressure from entrapped nerves which will let them function correctly. Decompressive surgery is often done for carpal tunnel syndrome. But, certain types of hereditary neuropathy that cause issues in the foot and ankle can also benefit from decompressive surgery. Amyloid peripheral neuropathy may be treated by a liver transplant, since this type of neuropathy is caused by metabolic liver problems.
Summary: Take medications prescribed by your doctor. Use opiates as prescribed. Talk with your doctor about surgery.