Hi all. There are some dings in my boat hull that I'd like to repair, the largest of which can be seen in the image below (approx. 1/2-inch length). I plan on progressively wet sanding the entire gel coat portion of the hull (600, 800, 1000 grit) and waxing afterward but want to make this repair first.
I was thinking of using Boston Whaler, 1989-1993, White Color Boat Gel Coat Patch Paste Repair Kit - Spectrum Color. I was wondering if the community has any experience with it. I'm also seeking alternate methods, if there are better ones out there.
Product: Boston Whaler, 1989-1993, White Color Boat Gel Coat Patch Paste Repair Kit - Spectrum Color
As for the blue antifouling paint, yes, I plan on sanding the poor job and re-applying a fresh coat.
Thanks!posted 05-01-2003 04:46 PM ET (US) Chesapeake-
I was thinking of using Boston Whaler, 1989-1993, White Color Boat Gel Coat Patch Paste Repair Kit - Spectrum Color. I was wondering if the community has any experience with it. I'm also seeking alternate methods, if there are better ones out there.
Patch Paste is two ounces of the factory color gel coat made into an easy to use paste. Kits include a jar of resin, a bottle of hardener, and easy to follow instructions. Surfacing agents have been added to the mixture to ensure proper curing to a sandable surface. Topic: Spectrum Gel Coat Patch Paste Repair Kit. Binkster: posted 09:45 PM ET (US). It would be more accurate than using color chips from the paint store. I was not happy with the color of the Spectrum Paste repair kit, basically bondo. I'll live with it though, I made only a couple of repairs on the hull, most on the transom, but. May 02, 2017 Check Spectrum Color for their 2 oz matching gel coat paste. I bought some for my 2004 265 and it's a good match. Make for mac os x. Saves trying to match the color using pigments. You mix up what you need, add the catalyst and apply with a plastic squeegee. About $25 at iboats.
Product: Boston Whaler, 1989-1993, White Color Boat Gel Coat Patch Paste Repair Kit - Spectrum Color
As for the blue antifouling paint, yes, I plan on sanding the poor job and re-applying a fresh coat.
Spectrum Color Gel Coat Patch Paste Repair
Thanks!posted 05-01-2003 04:46 PM ET (US) Chesapeake-
Spectrum Gel Coat Patch Paste
I've done a lot of patching with Spectrum 2-oz. patch-paste kits, in tempaeratures and humidities both above and below those we've had lately, and have never encountered it not setting up inside of 24 hours. In fact, even in 50 and 60 degree weather, I've been able to get back on it in a matter of a couple of hours.
Spectrum Color Gel Coat Patch Paste Repair
I don't know what the results are of way too much or too little activator (I'm sure that I have typically mixed mine a little heavy and a little light, and it still worked), but that could be a consideration, I would think. If memory serves, the ratio is something like 12 drops to the ounce, and a lot of times I'd carve out a hunk that rolled into a ball would be about the size of my thumbnail, and I'd mix in 1 drop of activator, and it would work. Modo torrent for mac.