Fixing minor holes in fiberglass/gelcoat

Freddy

Any suggestions on how to fix these holes; and match color?? 

reneechris14

my boat is an 05 342 and this color was very good.

Liberty44140

Yep reneechris has it right, you can buy that kit from iboats, perfect match 

Spyderweb

I've had good luck using the Spectrum patch paste.  Even if the colors don't match due to fading, It's likely only you will know.  This was a spot I did on my 10 year old boat last year.  If you've never done this, check Youtube for gel coat repairs.  You'll find some good tips.

rasbury

That's next for me...

Freddy

Awesome information.  I certainly will follow.  Thanks so much!!!

mattie

Good repair Spyder.
Not to be picky, but good idea to put some proper seizing wire on the anchor shackle. Those cable ties go for a crap in the sun pretty quickly.

MarkB

Just one suggestion though. Gouge out the spider cracks. You kind of want at least a 1/8" crevice for the gelcoat to stick. Do not try and gelcoat fine cracks overtop, it will not work. Best thing is to open it up, clean with acetone, and then repair.

Freddy

MarkB said:

Just one suggestion though. Gouge out the spider cracks. You kind of want at least a 1/8" crevice for the gelcoat to stick. Do not try and gelcoat fine cracks overtop, it will not work. Best thing is to open it up, clean with acetone, and then repair.

Noted...thank you