Dock rash repair advice

midweste

Hello,

I plan on repairing some chips and dings on my boat caused by the previous owner. What would you recommend to fix these spots?

Dream_Inn

I've used spectrum color in the past with great results.  The key is proper sanding afterwards.  I had about a dozen on my current boat, from previous owner, and had someone professional take care of it.

I don't think you can go wrong with spectrum if you take your time.  Get the premixed & it should match real well (might be a tad off depending on sun fade).

midweste

Thanks Dream_Inn

Always good advice on this site!!

The previous owner had it tied to his houseboat during the week and it got beat up in a few spots. Nothing too bad or rotted out though. Just little annoying chips and scratches.

frenchship

Hi, From your picture some scraps look a bit deep. If you did not do gelcoat before, I would suggest that you read about it. Gelcoat will not fill those scrapes it is not a filler you would need to fill those with a marine filler 3M has some. Then finish it up with gelcoat. Paul

midweste

Thanks Frenchship - I'll research the filler from 3M

midweste

Thanks Al, I've done some minor paint/body work years ago but this doesn't sound too tough.

habit68

Hi Midweste, you can also try spectrum gel coat paste patch, I used it with great result! Here is the link to a previous discussion on it and a repair I did.

http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/1008/trying-to-fix-a-small-hole-with-spectrum-gelcoat-paste-patch-question-from-newbie#latest

hope this helps!

midweste

Thanks H68!
You did a great job on your rig.