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04-15-2006, 03:59 PM
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filling minor scratches and chips
hey Guys,
I have a few minor scratches and chips in my hull. Is there a way to fill them to match the Gel Coat? I have a 1985 23 ft cc, white. Is there something that will match? thx in advance
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04-17-2006, 12:38 PM
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Re: filling minor scratches and chips
I have been experimenting with a can of gelcoat white I bought from west marine. I am no expert but it matches my boat pretty good. I am filling scratches and dents as well as applying it over small repairs. So far so good but it does have its quirks. Maybe some of our experts could chimne in. The board has been slow lately, I think alot of guys are working on their boats or fishing.
Hope this helps. I have been researching applying gelcoat over epoxy with some success.
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May all your deadrise be variable. My 1973 SeaCraft 20SF Parker 2530 DVEC Boston Whaler 15 1984
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04-17-2006, 04:44 PM
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04-17-2006, 09:08 PM
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Re: filling minor scratches and chips
I just got this stuff;
 I could not see spending all the money for the kit and have alot of stuff I will not use, It matches close for me right out of the can. Hermco - In your experience what do you use to match new white gelcoat to a 20 year old faded white one? Brown or Yellow tint or something else. Right now I am spot patching voids and scratches. I may try spot spraying with an airbrush in the future. The stuff is Ok out of the can but the old stuff is faded. Do you think it will match better after a season or should I try to tint it now? Thanks again.
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May all your deadrise be variable. My 1973 SeaCraft 20SF Parker 2530 DVEC Boston Whaler 15 1984
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04-18-2006, 09:55 AM
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Re: filling minor scratches and chips
How do you guys prepare and treat minor scratches with Gelcoat?? I have a few scratches and dents that are very minor, how should I prep the area? Thanks for the help
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Thx, MM
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04-18-2006, 10:25 AM
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Re: filling minor scratches and chips
I have been opening them up with a dremel tool and wiping down with denatured alcohol them applying with a toothpick or small brush. After it hardens block it down with 400 grit or so then buff if desired. Again I am no expert and just started playing with gelcoat. But I am happy with he results so far.
Found this today http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/02.htm And This http://community.webshots.com/album/107841735XmwxIb
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May all your deadrise be variable. My 1973 SeaCraft 20SF Parker 2530 DVEC Boston Whaler 15 1984
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