Fiberglass Gel Coat Repair

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5 жыл бұрын

Follow along as I attempt to repair a damaged section of our boat's gel coat.
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@chevyda8070
@chevyda8070 3 ай бұрын
Mate for a first time and not knowing how to do it i would take this as a win. All you know all people out there get a life. No one is perfect and he clearly said through out the video it is his first time.
@kthorn71
@kthorn71 4 жыл бұрын
Good job. We all start somewhere, and thanks to you I get to start a notch higher than I would have before your video. Ignore all the negative, we all learn and experience at different rates. Looks good, and if it breaks out again, I bet it is even better next time. Exactly why some of us enjoy doing things ourselves, we learn and improve. Thanks for sharing.
@johnkornachuk9672
@johnkornachuk9672 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Ignore the negative people; you did a great job, especially for a first attempt.
@knobbiesshreaded3137
@knobbiesshreaded3137 3 жыл бұрын
I bumped a rock and damaged a strake. About the same size as your repair except under the boat. Thanks for boosting my confidence. My boat is in rack storage, so it is dry. Will need to buy red gel coat to match the hull.
@jacolen3791
@jacolen3791 Жыл бұрын
Good job for doing it the first time. I have a few dings on my boat that I have to repair. Thanks for posting!
@kennyw871
@kennyw871 4 жыл бұрын
I think you achieved an excellent cosmetic and structural outcome, not to mention the money you saved. Thanks.
@ttlkamd
@ttlkamd 4 жыл бұрын
A lot of haters commenting, I think you did a decent job for first time. Better than my first time. Some commenters don't realize a fiberglass shop may not want to take on your $40 dollar jobs. Plus can you get your boat to a shop that will do it (size issues)? And then, how long will it take to get your boat back while you lose time on the water.
@christopherfegett3763
@christopherfegett3763 4 жыл бұрын
I would fix it in one day with a minimum charge of $100
@scottydubs
@scottydubs 4 жыл бұрын
Keyboard warriors abound on this video. We boat people are an eccentric bunch for sure. Nice job. Ive got a few spots I need to hit on my rig myself.
@karisgarbonkus7648
@karisgarbonkus7648 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man! Thanks for helping all of us who don't know a thing about Gel Coat repair.
@sonofnorth666
@sonofnorth666 3 жыл бұрын
Legit nice to see someone actually apply a fix to a problem, instead of shelling out hundreds to thousands of dollars then call it DIY. Looks good!
@jimhfurlong
@jimhfurlong 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Now I feel more confident to tackle my repair!
@derekwallace8825
@derekwallace8825 2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Very neat and I learnt a lot from watching you tape off, mix and sand etc. Very nice job. Thank You,.
@Jassman3536
@Jassman3536 4 жыл бұрын
good job..very helpful. Turned out better than I thought it would.
@stevenicholson7755
@stevenicholson7755 7 ай бұрын
Great Job, thanks for sharing the video
@davidharlem6824
@davidharlem6824 4 жыл бұрын
Good job buddy. As my old neighbour used to say, “A blind man would be glad to see it.”
@londomaho
@londomaho 3 жыл бұрын
i think you did a pretty good job there. Looks really good on our end.
@markfreedman2470
@markfreedman2470 2 жыл бұрын
Good job. I can't see people coming up to your boat and criticizing your work, if they ever noticed it. Which they won't unless you point it out to them. Don't. It looks great.
@berniealbrecht7588
@berniealbrecht7588 Жыл бұрын
Nice job for your first time. I like using 'JB Weld for Marine Repair' for the small jobs that don't go to deep, cheaper than the West Marine kit.
@simonjandrell5897
@simonjandrell5897 3 жыл бұрын
fabulous idea putting the clear plastic sheet over the Gel Coat Repair.. gotta repair my board this year
@eclipser2004
@eclipser2004 3 жыл бұрын
Seems like a good job to me. Whatever way it turned out, it's better than what it was. I just bought a 2001 Stingray 180 LX with a few gouges in it, so I'll be trying this soon. Thanks for posting
@prepperelite3206
@prepperelite3206 5 жыл бұрын
Actually a very helpful video. Thank you for letting us tag along
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@bunkman64
@bunkman64 3 жыл бұрын
Looks REALLY good man! Far better than it was. Only you will notice it. Don't worry about small scratches on your boat man, consider them "battle scars". BADGES ON HONOR!
@tommycheshire5508
@tommycheshire5508 3 жыл бұрын
Good job. Great first attempt. Your approach was was just like I see the pros.
@kegcreek9103
@kegcreek9103 4 жыл бұрын
Good video / job. What is the the name of the kit that you purchased?
@johncollins3022
@johncollins3022 4 жыл бұрын
Good Job.Very helpful.
@mikefogle5874
@mikefogle5874 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Looks good.
@getnautical9579
@getnautical9579 5 жыл бұрын
I like this method for spot repairs. Usually use gelcoat with west systems filler but this is great. Nice job
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@silvanomoreira5407
@silvanomoreira5407 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am thinking to have a small sauna in the after cabin of my glass fiber sailboat? May this project go well if I investering in a proper isolation? Or is that just an insane idea?
@jetfunidf2784
@jetfunidf2784 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent travail pour un débutant, bravo Guys
@Miami543210
@Miami543210 4 жыл бұрын
I see you have an Element too. Thanks for the advice. Your video, plus the comments, as rude as some may be, together were incredibly helpful. Looks good enough. Inevitably, you will have more damage in the future. One day you can have a repair shop fix all of them. They can make those spots disappear completely. Boat ownership is expensive. But so worth it. How is the quality of your Element?
@n95home
@n95home 4 жыл бұрын
Get yourself over to boat works today channel and learn how to do it properly. You should have ground out the area slightly first then filled with something such as watertight below the water line filling compound, allowed to hard sanded back. Then put gel/top coat over the top with a brush reasonably thick. Once it had hardened you then sand it back flat cut and polish job done no dark bleed through spots.
@robertcain3426
@robertcain3426 2 жыл бұрын
For real damage yes but this was just a little cosmetic ding to the gel-coat. Should have sanded first or drevil'd it a bit. But it's only cosmetic, so it will be okay.
@motorbikemike7145
@motorbikemike7145 4 жыл бұрын
Have to do a few nics on mine got kit but no instructions with it glad to see not to bad would’ve left a little longer but thanks for posting it
@markshort6049
@markshort6049 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a pretty good job to me! I have a couple of small nicks like this just above the water line from dock dings and I am going to try this type of repair over the weekend.
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
@footballcoach1495
@footballcoach1495 4 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old thread but I just came across it. Bottom line is if you like it that is all that matters. Your boat, your repair so if you can live with it then good for you. Everyone is an expert and everyone has an opinion on how to do things. Lets take a look at their boats. Nice repair.
@joeyb8727
@joeyb8727 3 жыл бұрын
"It's not awful" lol That's code for turned out better than expected
@henrygonzalez1201
@henrygonzalez1201 2 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the product you used? do you have a link you could share?
@theinvade1197
@theinvade1197 4 жыл бұрын
Don't listen to the haters brother. Why pay 1,000 bucks when you can pay 50!
@mileshurst7359
@mileshurst7359 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Nice job. Good video. "Looks better than it did.", was a good quote. I like, "ever what works", as well. boat on man. boat on.
@Savsal12
@Savsal12 3 жыл бұрын
That looks awesome! Compared to what it looked like before
@EthanMondy
@EthanMondy 4 жыл бұрын
Looks good to me, and you learned a new thing. Way to go!
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly, thanks for the good words!
@mariomunoz1785
@mariomunoz1785 4 жыл бұрын
Look a good man. What the name of the kit you used
@Lack2330
@Lack2330 5 жыл бұрын
I have an almost identical chip on the starboard side from the boat kissing the dock an will be using the same method - job well done.
@JohnDoe-oc7yh
@JohnDoe-oc7yh 5 жыл бұрын
I promise this is not how to fix it. That's just a bandaid
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Good luck and read through the comments- there are a few really constructive comments here that will help you out. My "bandaid" is still holding up, but I'll post another video if that changes.
@waltherppx6314
@waltherppx6314 4 жыл бұрын
I would sand the repair spot with 80 grit sandpaper first and put some epoxy resin over the fiberglass before applying the gelcoat. I used the same West Marine kit with the mylar film on my Sunfish and it only lasted a year before cracking and chipping out. I hope it lasted longer for you than it did for me. I''m going to re-do the repairs right by sanding out the previous repair spots and using several built up and sanded coats of Evercoat white one step gelcoat over epoxy resin.
@dancheesman1752
@dancheesman1752 4 жыл бұрын
I suspect the reason for cracking may be to much hardener. It can be a real pain the neck to do sometimes
@ChrisLawley43
@ChrisLawley43 5 жыл бұрын
Looks really good, no one else is going to see it unless you actually point it out.
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I was going for. Thanks!
@pamatt1965
@pamatt1965 2 жыл бұрын
Good job. Thanks I have a similar dock boo boo to fix. Now I know how.
@paulkersey2179
@paulkersey2179 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, its a big help.
@jeffpotter7656
@jeffpotter7656 7 ай бұрын
A lot mentioned sanding before applying to chip. It’s best to use a razor blade to take the edge off the chip. It saves a lot of sanding. Just make sure you apply enough gel coat. Then you can sand to 600 grit.
@joelpowzyk5295
@joelpowzyk5295 3 жыл бұрын
Good job. Thanks Joey B.
@SeanThorne
@SeanThorne 2 жыл бұрын
nicely done!
@FataLxNinjazZ
@FataLxNinjazZ 5 жыл бұрын
really good video very helpful. thanks!
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@gnohn9366
@gnohn9366 3 жыл бұрын
Major improvement. Thanks.
@ericpierce4510
@ericpierce4510 8 ай бұрын
If I'm not mistaken the piece of plastic in the kit isn't to smooth the gelcoat, but to lock the air off the Gelcoat so it will completely set and not be tacky on the surface when it's set. The exact same thing the wax works. This is why the manufacturers spray the Gelcoat into the mold first then apply the resin and glass. The Gelcoat then cooks completely and no tacky on the outside. That's my understanding anyway.
@azcharlie2009
@azcharlie2009 7 ай бұрын
You could be right. But, I've also heard of using wax paper.
@dvvalant
@dvvalant 4 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@Mounirdoc
@Mounirdoc 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, can you please send me all the names of the products you used. Thx
@Bblazovich01
@Bblazovich01 2 жыл бұрын
What is the name of that kit you bought?
@aztxtransport2776
@aztxtransport2776 3 жыл бұрын
What gelcoat kit is used in this video?
@FAGIN2
@FAGIN2 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job man.
@rodhoadley6811
@rodhoadley6811 3 жыл бұрын
looks great
@gapple12
@gapple12 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, i think its looks great, hardly notice it. I have a fiberglass swim platform as well with a few chunks busted out, but noticed you used a gel coat repair kit, not a fiberglass repair kit. Is the gel coat the best way since its white ?
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
The white part that I'm fixing is the gel coat. You can see the fiberglass exposed in the bottom of the divot. The fiberglass was fine and needed no repair. So far it's holding up fine and I don't really even think about it anymore.
@gapple12
@gapple12 5 жыл бұрын
OK, thanks. IM sure mine is the same material as yours, its a Chaparral stock extended swim platform.
@cwilson1227
@cwilson1227 2 жыл бұрын
I’m about to do this today. Thanks for sharing. Looks great from my house!
@pakskaratepalmcoast6080
@pakskaratepalmcoast6080 4 жыл бұрын
Hey there, how many drops of Hardener should I use??
@kamikaasje0439
@kamikaasje0439 4 жыл бұрын
Good job
@wethepeople3170
@wethepeople3170 3 жыл бұрын
Unless that’s a new boat I would leave it alone. It looks good. I getting ready to do same on my nitro,if mine turns out as good as yours did then I’m happy
@dono9771
@dono9771 4 жыл бұрын
Good Job.Thanks!
@casey240
@casey240 3 жыл бұрын
great video thank you
@ricerneon399
@ricerneon399 4 жыл бұрын
Needed to sand it first to get the new jelcoat to adhere
@RockwithAj
@RockwithAj 3 жыл бұрын
@Joel Campen lol that’s funny 😄.
@m1oleary
@m1oleary 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Thanks!
@samferrugia
@samferrugia 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great
@thewalloby
@thewalloby Ай бұрын
Man that looks sweet. Good job for first time try.
@gassanchaptini618
@gassanchaptini618 4 жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing . Looks good for first time mate but made some pros angry 😂😂😂👍
@paulbaziuk4455
@paulbaziuk4455 4 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing. Now i can do a similar repair on my Boat
@rosstaddeo3239
@rosstaddeo3239 5 жыл бұрын
Do you think the damaged area showed thru because there wasn't enough of the white colored material and a large amount of the clear? Leaving it translucent? I have an almost identical chip on my deck where the anchor was dropped going into the locker. This looks like the perfect fix
@ryandarby3460
@ryandarby3460 5 жыл бұрын
that's exactly what I was thinking
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Someone mentioned applying a small amount of white paint over the fiberglass before repairing and I think that might help. For a non-structural chip above the waterline, this is simple, effective and turned out really well. I'd recommend giving it a try. Matching the color is a total crap shoot though for us noobs. Good luck!
@8LIVIN8
@8LIVIN8 4 жыл бұрын
what kind of watch are you wearing?
@tonygarcia4718
@tonygarcia4718 4 жыл бұрын
Looks good
@fahodi23
@fahodi23 5 жыл бұрын
nice job , i need to buy one of these kits to work on my boat, good information thanks
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The kit is handy to have around for sure.
@rogerhupp3115
@rogerhupp3115 4 жыл бұрын
At first, when you started picking at it, I thought it was going to turn into a shit show.. It actually turned out pretty nice! Nice job. I'll give ya a thumbs up on this one.
@RockwithAj
@RockwithAj 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was worried he was going to peal it out right away. I’m like stop stop just start sanding lol but I think it turned out not to bad at all for a first timer.
@davevingom3097
@davevingom3097 4 жыл бұрын
Very good video for the first time DIY person. Would like .to find out where you found the kit?
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 4 жыл бұрын
West Marine. It's not rocket science and there are plenty of good tips in the comment section. Thanks for watching!
@boogerbear
@boogerbear 3 жыл бұрын
looks good! I have a place on my boat I will try and fix.
@denpepp4342
@denpepp4342 2 жыл бұрын
Two years ago? How's it now?
@atikariska592
@atikariska592 4 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot, this vidio its helpfull
@markgauvain2991
@markgauvain2991 4 жыл бұрын
I just saw this, thanks! good info. I have a crack just like after hitting a metal dock ladder with my swim platform a few years ago, but it's probably 3x in size. I will try to fix it using this same method come spring when the shrink wrap comes off. By the way the Dealer quoted me $700 to repair it. I said no way!
@jonathansimmonds5784
@jonathansimmonds5784 4 жыл бұрын
Don't, it's wrong.
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 4 жыл бұрын
3x that size is pretty big. For me, if my attempt to fix it failed, there's really no significant consequence. You'll need to decide if you are ok with the consequences of a failure from a DIY job. Mine was purely cosmetic and I wanted to try. Good luck.
@MrVasmikey
@MrVasmikey 5 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@angelgegege
@angelgegege Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you!!! :)
@rastagrastag9496
@rastagrastag9496 4 жыл бұрын
Looks fine
@871jamie
@871jamie 3 жыл бұрын
Not bad for a total amateur, but you should have rough sanded and feathered the area before applying the repair. J/s
@johnnyc4738
@johnnyc4738 Жыл бұрын
Good call. I tape surgically close to the outside of my patch area, then leave my tape on, when doing my initial sanding... It serves a a depth guide for small to medium patches.
@bakervinci163
@bakervinci163 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never done this and thought the same thing. I was a dentist before I became an oral surgeon, so I have done stuff similar to this at work
@jeepincentralflgladiatorst7969
@jeepincentralflgladiatorst7969 6 ай бұрын
I just did the same thing to my boat almost same spot. What kit was that again you used?
@Snub123-wh9xf
@Snub123-wh9xf 5 ай бұрын
What grit sandpaper would you use to rough up the damaged areas before applying repair?
@funmusic8570
@funmusic8570 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, it looks great. Most of the after video portion we cant even see where the hole was.
@desnatao
@desnatao 5 жыл бұрын
Good job !! Do you know how it´s call the transparent film/plastic that the gel coat it doesn´t stick ?
@vadimkvak1751
@vadimkvak1751 5 жыл бұрын
You can use baking paper. Epoxy does not stic to it.
@toddlehman928
@toddlehman928 4 жыл бұрын
Mylar
@Imoverit2
@Imoverit2 3 жыл бұрын
Good job mate, can only see it it if you new it was there. 🇦🇺
@tufanuzakman4017
@tufanuzakman4017 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect 👌
@Jyock
@Jyock 3 жыл бұрын
Hooyah brother looks great. This helped
@scottboat6552
@scottboat6552 4 жыл бұрын
I have a ding in the same spot from 2 years ago, if I do half as good a job before it gets put back in the water this year I will be happy. Thanks.
@fishydubsfishing6516
@fishydubsfishing6516 5 жыл бұрын
looks good, how many knots were you doing when you hit
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
None really. A wake pushed it into the dock and that was it.
@norcaloutdoor5462
@norcaloutdoor5462 4 жыл бұрын
good job
@UrbanFisherman
@UrbanFisherman 5 жыл бұрын
Looks good 👍🏾
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@LimitedWarranty
@LimitedWarranty 5 жыл бұрын
Looks good, sand it again and apply more material then you can shape it to match the curve.
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. Right now it's hardly noticeable so I'm going to leave it alone, but if I have any problems with it I will certainly do it. Thanks for watching.
@georgiaboy6426
@georgiaboy6426 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the video. How is it holding up?
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
No issues at all. I'm the only one that knows it has been repaired.
@Ken-ps6zf
@Ken-ps6zf 5 жыл бұрын
It sunk
@davidpowell4601
@davidpowell4601 5 жыл бұрын
Great job for your first time, tough spot to work on!
@Pause4Life
@Pause4Life 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I learned a little for next time.
@kayakexcursions5570
@kayakexcursions5570 4 жыл бұрын
It looks good! You'll be a pro with a few more dings and scratches.
@paullambert6485
@paullambert6485 4 жыл бұрын
That was great thanks.
@deplorablechump8758
@deplorablechump8758 3 жыл бұрын
I consider buying a jet ski that has a smaller gel coat damage. This video helps a lot. Thanks.
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