I do wear a helmet. I'm on my second one. If it wasn't for the first one, I
might not have the opportunity to wear the second one.
As to Wally's point about new gelcoat fading, he's correct. Another reason to
err a wee bit to the dark side. The existing gelcoat on an older boat has
already faded. New gelcoat will also fade. The fading will be fairly
insignificant but will occur none the less.
Also, new gelcoat is more sensitive to solvents.
Another tip, never tape the area for a gelcoat repair. If the color is a bit
off, the sharp tape line will make it all the more noticeable. It's best to
spray the gelcoat and "feather out" the margins so it blends into the existing
gelcoat.
To spray gelcoat, mix in wax additive, activate it, thin it 10% with styrene
(not acetone) and spray.
Otherwise paint or roll it on thick and be prepared to do it again. Because it
rarely applies smoothly, you will likely end up with spots the will sand/polish
down so the original surface shows through. Just slap on some more and sand
and polish again.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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> From: Us <[email protected]>
>To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
>Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
>Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 5:31 PM
>Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C (1990) gelcoat matching
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>Good to hear from you, sounds like fun, I hope your wearing a helmet....
>Thank you for the tips and lead on the gelcoat, I will certainly look into
>this - can't stand imperfection.....
>
>Don't forget the hot buttered rum after the last run. ;-)
>
>Joanne
>C&C 37/40+
>
>Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Dec 29, 2013, at 1:55 PM, "Dennis C." <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> Well, it found me at the top of Keystone mountain between snowboard runs.
>> Relaxed, maybe. Happy, definitely.
>>
>> As to your question and Joel's post. Yep. I do know. I just repaired a Hobie
>> 33 doing this. It may not suit your style but it works well. The Hobie
>> repair was nearly invisible.
>>
>> Rent a gelcoat color book from Fibreglast.com. Compare the color samples to
>> several spots on your boat at different sun angles. That is, morning, noon
>> afternoon. Order a gallon of the color that matches best.
>>
>> If choosing between two, pick the darker. Two reasons: lighter than
>> existing will look like a repair, darker will look like dirt or stain.
>> Second, most gelcoats cure slightly lighter.
>>
>> You may balk at the $99 a gallon price but your results will be worth it.
>>
>> Dennis C.
>> Touché 35-1 #83
>> Mandeville, LA
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Dec 29, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Us <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I hope this finds everyone relaxed and happy after Hanukkah and the
>>> Christmas season.
>>> We are in the process of completing a small repair on our hull and are
>>> having a problem matching the gelcoat. It appears that most of the
>>> available gelcoat is a few shades off (cream vs our grey-ish tint). Not
>>> acceptable in our book....
>>>
>>> Has anyone had success with gelcoat suppliers and matching the 1990 tint?
>>> We are looking for a match and really only need a cup..... Primary concern
>>> is the match.
>>>
>>> Joanne
>>> C&C 37/40+
>>>
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