How To Re-Gel Coat A Boat - DIY Cheapest & Easiest

Gel coating seems to be a big Mystery to many people! It doesn't have to be! I will show you the TIPS and TRICKS, along with gelcoat HACKS that we use in our Boat building and boat repair business to get professional level results time after time. There is a process that needs to be followed, and a basic understanding of the materials is needed. That is why this is a full-length video, with every step from surface prep to the last coat included. It is very important to follow the steps, or you may not be happy with the results! So, join us in our boat shop as we make this boat look like new again! If you find this video helpful, please remember to subscribe, like comment, and share! Thanks for watching!
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[@FishBumpTV]

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[@Bigtplease]

Love learning from someone who enjoys what they do . Your years of experience show in your ability to do the work rapidly without waste of effort and all the while telling us everything we need to know . All we have to do is listen. Thanks for giving back what you have learned.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you!

[@ericcope8216]

Great video, thank you. I just pulled a 8x20 skiff out of the woods, been sitting there for 10 years. You'll be hearing from me!

[@anthlaron]

Great videos. I appreciate when you do cover the tips that would be otherwise obvious to an experienced person, because skipping over the obvious is often the issue that makes a simple project more difficult. The way you are constantly teaching as you go about the project is very helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions!

[@Artist_Kevin]

6:37 definitely. Looking at investing in a 1980s trawler "handyman special" and all of the fiberglass, jell coat and repair videos are very useful and informative.

[@FishBumpTV]

I have always thought it would be great to own a trawler! Glad you are enjoying the the videos, and hope they are helpful with whatever you end up working on!

[@danahawthorne1633]

Thanks Captain Joe. Love your teaching.

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome! I appreciate your comment!

[@Lukegolliday2]

Wow, this is great. I previously re-gelcoated a 19 ft skiff. Your view on the final end goal and tips along the way were spot on. Keep this up! Very realistic and to the point, love it!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!

[@alexsails80]

Awesome narrative - show and tell in a real shop environment. Lots of people can relate to your processes which are totally doable as a diy.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@kenfyoozed387]

Uncle Joe, great video. This is what I needed to know to regelcoat my Blazer Bay. I loved their part where you said every man needs three boats. Amanda said we can’t hangs out now because of that!😂

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha! That's too funny! Glad to help!

[@user-vu4yw8fl6d]

Incredibly helpful for someone new to working with fiberglass boats!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@user-fk6cx6xw1u]

Fish bump family Awesome video and this is a absolute YES indeed more videos are so helpful tips and experience into the fiberglass/gelcoat application Thanks for your time!

[@FishBumpTV]

You got it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MrJFoster1984]

Thanks for this video. Enjoying watching along. 👍

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@54cwalt]

First time sail boat buyer (fixer upper). Thank you for showing the basics and explaining steps to novice boaters.

[@FishBumpTV]

Welcome to the channel! Glad to help!

[@wendygeorgedial7079]

Good call on the mask. In future videos you might consider mentioning organic vapor cartridges for the paint and acetone. Many folks would not realize that there are mask cartridges specific to the airborne hazard; particulate cartridge for dusty work, organic vapor for paints and chemicals, etc. I'm planning to gel coat my canoe so I'm paying close attention. Thank you.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion and I appreciate you watching!

[@TropicTrdr]

First time visitor here who is considering fixing up a cheap used boat where I live in Florida. I definitely like that color since I'm retired from the Navy! I forgot about those brush hairs; we clamped the metal bristle band with pliers before using them but there's probably a better hack by now. I think the coatings have come a long way since I painted the Boston Whaler I had 30 years ago.

[@FishBumpTV]

Welcome to the channel! Yes, I have always liked Grey boats, they just look tough! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JohnWillTV]

Keep the content coming brother your the man!

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes Sir! More vids on the way!

[@MrDangadave]

Great channel 💯. Building my knowledge base for the big winter refit

[@FishBumpTV]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comment!

[@josephhiggins4087]

Joe your channel is brilliant, I cant wait to get glassing roll on the spring.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, Thank you so much! Best of luck with your projects!

[@MitchCrumley-is2fq]

As always great job and great information

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@henryatencio221]

Excellent videos capt! keep them coming...Thanks

[@FishBumpTV]

Much thanks! Will do!

[@FishBumpTV]

Much thanks! Will do!

[@cmenacez8748]

Great video man, trying to learn this stuff for my Parker 1801 very thorough and helps a bunch!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I have always liked Parker boats. Best of luck with your project!

[@seanmarrero3461]

Thank you for all this information I will be doing my boat gelcoat

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad to help, and best of luck!

[@Cptnbond]

The channel is growing fast since it's excellent. Your comment shows great knowledge, and I congratulate your fantastic cameraman. Cheers.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, Thank you so much!!

[@notagoodusernameleft]

Love your approach.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much!

[@GUCR44]

I just subscribed to the channel... Learning alot of cool stuff. Thanks man Rolfie

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the sub!

[@richardlinebackii8558]

Thanks for the video. I have 0 knowledge about freshening up boats. I have a tiny 2 seater speed boat my late uncle gave me when I was a kid. It's called the rescue ranger because at 7 I would go out and toe broke down boats and jetskis with it. I'm going to dig in and get it back in the water this year or next. Thanks for explaining everything instead of just a time laps.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share and comment! I wish you the best with your 2 seater restoration!

[@tommyphillips7335]

Looks great as always capt.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks Mr Tommy! I appreciate that!

[@ronf.109]

Great instructional video Joe!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you liked it! I sure do appreciate the comment!

[@raygreen9339]

Excellent Video. Thanks

[@FishBumpTV]

You are welcome!

[@fretinit]

Keep up the great videos! Awesome content

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! Will do!

[@makingcookingfixing]

Great videos Captain!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@markmac9515]

Perfect timing, just in the middle of re gelcoating my boat.

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome! Best of luck with your project!

[@treyt6765]

Love it! Keep the how to do videos coming !!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you! Will do!

[@doug2202]

Love the videos capt. Looking forward to to some higher end re gel coating. Would love to see how Togo from the waxed coat to shine

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much! I will try to get something along those lines out for you guys!

[@nickwatson2786]

This channel is awesome .. will recommend it to my friends

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you, that is much appreciated!

[@daryllarson9615]

love the insight on gel coat Maintenance!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@raystomberski4480]

You do a great job on info and videos on this, I will be watching all the videos thanks

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ianbell5611]

Great video. Lovin the blue tap trick on the roller 👍

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@user-fk6cx6xw1u]

Capt Joe in my last comment was hoping to see videos working with expanding close cell foam and really love to see some fiberglassing CSM over fir plywood you know old school glassing Thank y'all so much for your sharing family legacy God bless moving forward!

[@FishBumpTV]

Great suggestion! I will try to add that to the mix. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@leenhamoen4171]

Im fixing a mini dutch spitfire with a 5hp 2stroke motor for my son for this summer and your video's are going to help me allot. thankyou for your simpel straight forward no nonsens explaining of the work i need to put in and some of the costs it will be to fix it the right way. 👌👌👍👍🤙🤙

[@FishBumpTV]

Nice! Sounds like a great project! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@jamesdewart1772]

Excellent video. Awesome work. I will definitely follow your guidelines where I’m ready for this. Subscribed and closely watching.

[@FishBumpTV]

Welcome aboard, and thanks for watching!

[@davidtornberg8060]

Love the video!!!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you liked it!!

[@tomislavoscarsson9502]

Thi is so helpful for a beginner diy small boat owner. I will probably do this to my newly bought boat. And i searched to intenet for esey and helpful explanation on how to. This clip does make sense and explains it in a nice way too a beginner like me.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-mv3sr8zq2t]

OUTSTANDING

[@FishBumpTV]

Much appreciated!

[@kevynvossen2027]

Love your channel super helpful about to start doing my own fiberglass and get coat attempts on my boat for the first time and definitely ending up on your channel more than anyone elses. going to start with spider cracks and work my way up to making a new bulkhead.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! Best of luck with your project!

[@dwayneroberts6616]

I'll be doing the same. I'm that guy that has to repair a fairly deep crack that I think is a impact crack. It's under the boat so I'll be doing a lot of over head work. I plan on using a dremel to grind the crack out to widen it and grind until I hit fiber glass or the crack is gone. I'm hoping the glass is okay so I can just use a polyester filler and gelcoat paste to repair. I was hoping to use gelcoat paste to refill the crack if I don't have to do any glass work. I just don't know if that's okay? It seems like it would be. All I'd be doing is using the same material gelcoat that I removed.

[@HarryLevinson]

Your videos are great. I love all the detail and tips.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@bustinbass78]

Great video. I'm building knowledge to repair my shower surround. The wax additives was eye opening to me. I had to reasearch its purpose.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@Jimmyfisher121]

I am a complete novice on boats and this is making the project I have taken on much less scary as hell down to just worried, I bought a FairLine Vixen 1979 and to be honest she is in not bad a condition for her age, however at 63 years old, disabled, army veteran my family are thinking I am crazy but they are trying to be nice about it, my 2 adult sons are doing their best to help but both have kids and all the ones with kids know, it is very time consuming and working just becomes, well some of you know how it is, wish me luck and Thank you again for giving us and me the courage to fight the good fight and help the old girl back to condition to sail the seven seas, well one that is really close to the coast if I am honest, the Sea Fox will sail again.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad the videos are helping to answer some questions and relieve some of the stress you are having! It is a learning process for sure, even if you have experience with fiberglass, each project will have its own challenges! But it is very rewarding to see a older boat brought back to life! I wish you the very best with your restoration project, and appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@Jimmyfisher121]

@@FishBumpTV Thank you.

[@JohnC2u]

Can a similar process be followed to fill spider cracking around decking and topside? Or is there a link to another video you can share? Thank you

[@chrome-andy]

Great stuff. Always follow the three P’s.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much!

[@johnyhawgleg]

I just found the channel and subscribed. I have done work with fiberglass and different fillers in the past. I did not know however that you could repair/regelcoat fiberglass. I have just painted over my repairs or the whole vehicle/boat. I have learned a lot from the videos that I’ve watched already.

[@FishBumpTV]

Welcome to the channel, and thank you for subscribing!

[@larrybenson3514]

I'm getting ready to change my 30 ft boat frome single inboard to twin outboard. I have to build up transom ,close up holes from prop shaft and rudder. Then install gas tank and redo deck. Thanks for all the information in your videos.

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome! Best of luck with your project!

[@vbarbara59]

Great Job!! Great tips !1 Thanks so much!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad to help!

[@BCS2023]

Thanks for the lesson!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@camcutcnc]

Hello, You asked for comments on content, so I love what you are doing and I am subscribed of course. There is almost nothing out there on chopper gun use. I purchased a small chopper only gun and am building it out to spray resin an catalyst separately. that is 3 streams. I build 1932 and 1934 Ford hot rods. They are small cars, but big enough that I am tired of hand layup. The small chopper system seems like the ticket. I am guessing that a lot of other people would be interested too. Sometimes you don't know that you need something until you see it in action. The first time I saw a CNC milling milling machine running, All I could say for 3 days was WOW !! Now I have 8 CNC machines. Great channel !!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching, glad you are enjoying the videos! I will try to do something with our chopper rig for you guys. I appreciate the suggestion.

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

You do a great job explaining your application process

[@skee3000]

Thank you for making these videos

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you like them! I appreciate you watching!

[@user-so4df2rd9t]

Really enjoying your videos! Lot of useful tips. I too would be really interested in seeing some more heigh end stuff. Sort of close to gel coat out of a mold finish. Keep up the good work!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I appreciate the suggestion!

[@streamin2605]

Just ran across your channel. You've got some good content for sure. Alot of people enjoy the learning aspect of it vs just lets say spray with chop and roll it out. Also some people are scared to do the fiberglass/gel coat just for the fact of not knowing. Its fairly simple just knowing the basics as your teaching. Keep on making the videos like this, there very informative.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, will do! I appreciate your thoughts!

[@jaisonlee007]

Video suggestion… a video on how you seal and glass your PVC rigging tubes into your bulkheads and stringers. I noticed you have a unique way of doing it.

[@FishBumpTV]

Working on that right now, so stay tuned!

[@jaisonlee007]

Awesome because I’m right about at that point now in my boat build. I’ve used this channel to to get me this far in my first boat build!

[@prestonlong4352]

Great video, I like the pace. To the point descriptions and explanations and don't show every detail dragging the video out for hours.

[@FishBumpTV]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@mymobile5014]

I now have some silicone cups and stirring sticks. I also bought a silicone mat. It means once I've used a cup and a stick, I put them to one side and once the resin has cured it simply peels right off. Also for using putty and small amounts of resin for touching up, the mat has the same ease of cleaning. I don't have to buy and store numerous cups and sticks etc, there's very little waste, and tbh it means my workspace is neater and easier to manage.

[@FishBumpTV]

Very cool! That's a great tip! Thanks for your comment

[@Knot_Guilty]

Thank you. I’ll be gel coating the under side of my center console in August. It has some scrapes along the V on the underside.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad the videos are helpful!

[@jvkew]

This a great how to do it show. Thanks.

[@FishBumpTV]

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@jefffullwood3335]

Great tutorial!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you think so!

[@jittabugwallace7486]

Just subscribed. Picked up a 15ft hightide this week. Needs a good bit of love and care but I'd really like to restore her. Definitely digging the content. Happy I can roll on my gelcoat. Gonna do a full strip and restore on the gelcoat this winter. Has a '98 70hp yamaha 2 stroke. Gonna get it running this weekend. Keep the content rolling. I need all the guidance I can get. This is uncharted waters for me.

[@FishBumpTV]

Fantastic, welcome to the channel! I wish you the very best with your hightide project boat!

[@jamesparker6017]

Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Going to be doing the re jel on my classic 19ft Donzi Hornet deck. Had planned to spray but will follow your lead. Appreciate it 👌 🏄

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching! Just remember that this was more of a utility skiff and that a roller is going to give the gelcoat a texture. Sprayed or brushed gelcoat is going to be smoother. You might want to try some test panels first to see what works best for you and your application.

[@WereAllThatBored]

Another benefit of switching to a pan is that it thins the pot depth and will slow down the kick. Old boat builder I know used to pour his epoxy and poly into a cookie sheet to thin the depth out.

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, that is right, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@briefandpointless1255]

great vid .. thanks .. once i open a can of pt. i like to punch a few holes in the valley-of-the-rim .. so that when putting the lid back on .. any pt. left in the rim will be forced back into the bucket .. and not squish/squirt out and away of the bucket ...

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, great tip!

[@saqaleka]

Very good. Thank you.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad to help

[@stevencroft4850]

New viewer here, looking for tips on how to do a small metal flake repair on my old ranger. Lots of good advice here, thanks for putting the video together

[@FishBumpTV]

Welcome to the channel! We don't really do much metal flake work but I will try to do some research on that for you guys. Thanks for watching!

[@inneshutton3716]

Nice job good detailed video.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment!

[@TK-qm8rb]

Nice work!!!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@federicopralong9350]

excelent video thanks!!

[@FishBumpTV]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@brandywineangler6748]

Definitely enjoy the recent content

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you much!

[@bradheath2592]

GREAT CONTENT

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you!

[@user-fk6cx6xw1u]

Capt Joe Thanks for your reply! Would really like to see how glassing a wood transom properly sealing plywood as well as glassing techniques to get the best possible bond to the sides and bottom of the hull tabing in y'all know old school glassing techniques hopefully y'all have enough time for something like this appreciate y'all sharing family legacy!

[@FishBumpTV]

Great suggestion! I will try to work on that for you guys.

[@619DUB]

Awesome content! Very informative, best of all, No drama for my moma and 100% business 🤘🏻🍻 a lavalier lapel mic would help! But nonetheless, it's great content your putting on! Thanks

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank You Much! We try not to waste your time with a bunch of Fluff! I appreciate the tip, as the channel grows I can spend a little more money on nicer gear for you guys. A lapel mic would be nice!

[@maxwellkripak]

This is friggin awesome info

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for watching!

[@MichaelGarcia-ww9cr]

I've been watching your channel and I've learned so much. A few years ago I started on my own boat project and I think it came out fairly well for a newbie. Many older boats have a gelcoat webbing. There are not too many videos on how someone can do webbing on a boat. I think this would be a great little boat to do webbing on. Is there a chance you can make a video on webbing.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much for watching! That's a great suggestion, but the owner wanted to go back with a solid Grey. We have done splatter finish many times before, I will video that next time we do one.

[@Tomthatmetaldetectingguy]

Wow. The amount of knowledge you crammed into that video is crazy! I got a 13' wagner powerskiff for free a few months ago (first boat). The 40hp engine was shot. I got a good deal on a 23' yamaha f50b scratch n dent. Now I've re-done lights, wiring, trailer as well re-done. Then I started replacing screws and circle hatch o-rings. Now I'm thinking the rail around the perimeter (rubber) needs replacing, and I have some cracks at the rail area. So here I am🤣 first video on paint. Great one! Looking forward to the ones I'm about to watch. Also, inside the circle hatch at the bow storage/anchor area, inside the hull, below deck, I looked in with a light and it looks like the fiberglass on the inside angle of the keel? Line? Front vertical center is peeling/delaminating. Is this worrisome? Boat is 2000 wagner powerboat. Which is a hobie powerskiff clone. Thanks for the wisdom 💪🙏

[@FishBumpTV]

Sounds like a great project boat! I don't really like to see any fiberglass peeling or delaminating, but it usually isn't that big of a deal. I would use a grinder to remove the damaged or delaminated glass, then rebuild it with fresh fiberglass and resin. I have been really impressed with the vinyl Ester resin that I have been getting from fiberglass warehouse. They also have a discount code for fish bump tv viewers that should save you some money. I hope this helps and best wishes with your boat project!

[@chrisburr7929]

Great videos! My new to me boat has some star like spider cracks in a few places just on the surface. Would this be a case of sanding back and then filling? Then reapplying the gel coat to the repair? Thanks

[@chadbothern7255]

I love the content.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much!

[@cjgambill]

thank you!

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome!

[@debrisbox]

Hey Captain Joe, I just bought an '85 Bluewater Coastal Cruiser, she is beautiful! however her name was changed a couple years ago and on the stern and you can clearly see where the old name was removed from in the gelcoat. You can actually feel where the letters were. I would like to see a video of an efficient way to restore the stern so you can't see the previous lettering. My guess is wet sanding? You are doing a great job with your channel. I finally actually want to do fiberglass repair. I hope for you and your family that this Channel is working for you and your company. Great job! Tony

[@FishBumpTV]

Congrats on your purchase! Yes, wet sanding with a rigid block and 600 grit, then 800 and 1200 to finish. Then compound and polish, followed by wax should do the trick. Best of luck!

[@salt-life]

I love this video. Thank you for this information. By any chance do you know the make and model of this boat you are working on?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! The skiff is a Avalon 15 or 16 foot.They call it a tri hull or a cathedral hull. They were built around Pensacola Fla. I don't think they are still in business, but they built quite a few of them. I hope this helps and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@joesask857]

thanks man

[@FishBumpTV]

Happy to help

[@bigpistol2]

Another video suggestion, what's the best way to repair spider cracks in gelcoat? My boat is full of them!

[@FishBumpTV]

I will try to do a video on that soon for you guys. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@gabrielfernandez2904]

Love all your videos. I have learned a lot. Question: How can I get a no shine finish with gel coat . I will like a flat black color. Thanks.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos! If you add wax to your gelcoat, and you don't wetsand or polish it you will have a flat finish. You might want to do a test panel to be sure this is what you ate looking for. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@dougstarkey7128]

Please keep up the videos content and style

[@FishBumpTV]

Will do, glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@user-hw3gj4hy4b]

I would love to see a segment on stringer repair and laminating procedure and process with both poly and epoxy. Details on how many layers of material and best way to overlap material

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ronnierobinson4683]

Do you have a video on regelcoating the sides of the boat and getting ia smooth and glossy finish?

[@bernardmcnamara]

Hi from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching from Down Under! Much appreciated

[@linemanPat912]

So I’m about to start a project on my boat this weekend. I’m ripping out the carpet on the walls and ceiling in the cabin. I know I’m going to have to sand the spray adhesive. Is there any other things I should do or need to know about before I attempt to gel coat the walls and ceiling? I could use any and all the help I can get. This will be my first time doing gel coat

[@jacobfirst2365]

Thankyou

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome!

[@ropeman3916]

I noticed you added wax to the last coat. I thought that was used if you were going to polish it to a shine. Forgive my ignorance. I am tring to learn as much as I can before doing some glass and gel coat repairs on my drift boat. I want a smooth shine on the hull but dull on the interior. Also what do you recomend for a deck with some added texture for an anti slip feature? Thanks a ton Capt!

[@josueordaz4359]

Good morning sir, if you could tell me what the name of the knob you use for the hardener is, or where I can buy it, this would be it.

[@jeremijalava882]

Hey fish bump! Love your work and it has really helped me getting through my first boat renovation, im in the stage of doing some gelcoat and and was wondering if it is possible to gelcoat over the old polyester hull? I have mailing some companies here in finland where i am at and theyre saying that putting polyester gelcoat over the old hull is a bad idea and that i should use a primer, what are your suggestions?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks ! Glad you are enjoying the videos all the way from Finland! Yes, you can gelcoat over a polyester hull< it is just a lot of work if you want the gelcoat to be glossy. It would have to be applied to the hull, then wet sanded and polished to make it shine. Some might say that painting with a marine paint system would be easier. Thanks again for watching!

[@DominiqueFleming-cd9wc]

Thank you for all u do have learned a lot from you may I ask where can I purchase that 5 gal dark u have there?

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos! I custom mixed the dark Grey. It is 6 parts light Grey gelcoat from a company called Polynt, and 1 part pure black. I have a video on the channel in our 29 boatbuilding series that shows how I did it. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@jamesstublen6098]

Getting ready to restore our family’s old bass boat. Would love to see a video on repainting a boat that had metal flake.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the suggestion!

[@sethbarnes7608]

Love to see a video on PROPERLY glossing an older wooden boat. You see plenty of guys doing it, well, not necessarily well.

[@FishBumpTV]

Great suggestion!

[@robertleatherwood6982]

I know this has probably been answered but how would I go about regelcoating my boat, I live in magnolia springs Al and would love to get some lessons from you, it’s not a bad boat just minor spider cracks and a few holes I’ve got to touch up, but I’m wanting to change the color and fix everything and I don’t know where to start, (sanding etc)