Gelcoat repair - How to fix dock rash with Spectrum gelcoat repair kit

[@matfus11]

Thank you for making this video. I have similar scratches on my boat from doing the exact same thing. I got a quote to repair for $800 and this convinced me to try it myself.

[@iowabuckeye]

Please respond back and let me know how it turns out! It says to just let it cure for a few hours, but if in no hurry, I'd give it at least a few days to fully harden like I did.

[@briancooper314]

Nice work & great video! I have a couple small spots on my Sea Hunt I need to do and I will be using this process now. Thank you for posting!

[@iowabuckeye]

I did scratch my boat again this season and made a second video.... I took a bit more time with it to explain the process. Here is the link in case you want to take a look. And good luck with your repair! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH63YamYerV7rs0si=J01-5aw2Mwf-foEG

[@alonsomunera]

Great video, was going to pay to get it done but you encouraged me to give it a try 👍

[@iowabuckeye]

Just be patient and it will turn out great!

[@robertpurdy3208]

Awesome video, just did the same thing to my 28 express, nice to find a good fix. Ordering the kit now!

[@iowabuckeye]

I'm getting good at scratching my boat and did it again this season!! I and made another video and took a bit more time with it to explain the process. Link attached. I hope your fix turns our great! Just take your time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH63YamYerV7rs0si=J01-5aw2Mwf-foEG

[@Aceman597]

Nice job. Longer it sits the harder the gelciat gets.

[@iowabuckeye]

Agree. Best to let it sit for several days!

[@andrewsolomon1412]

Awesome video. Came out amazing. I have similar scratches in my boat, now I’m confident i can tackle it myself.

[@iowabuckeye]

Report back and let me know how it turns out!

[@Zuvexy_qc]

@@iowabuckeyei have a fiberglass boat with similar scratch but i don’t find the manufacturers for the gel coat … what do i do ???

[@iowabuckeye]

Sorry but just saw your comment. You can enter the boat manufacturer and year on Soectrum’s website.

[@NenXKicks]

How can i remove this. I try with hand 0

[@fernandoespino5962]

Finally a good video for DIY's thanks

[@iowabuckeye]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@dwayneroberts6616]

I'm going to be fixing hairline cracks and dock rash soon and I'm going to use gel coat paste as well. I have to look into spectrum everyone says there great at matching colors. Yours came out great.

[@iowabuckeye]

Thanks! I actually surprised myself a bit! lol. Good luck with yours.

[@GabrielHernandez-lg5xk]

Greetings, this is spectacular, where can I buy this product? I have that same color and that problem to repair, please, I need help.

[@iowabuckeye]

Go here and enter the info for your boat. spectrumcolor.com/

[@danielward1390]

Try using popsicle sticks to mix the product and you can use less paste but proportionate the hardener, just measure correctly. One layer of painters tape works well. Acetone for cleanup.

[@iowabuckeye]

A popsicle stick was my first choice, but couldn't find any in the kid's craft supplies.... And next time I will only use 1 or maybe 2 layers of tape. Thanks for the comment!

[@raydavis5783]

Enjoyed the video. Have a crack on my RV gel coat I want to fix. Estimate from the body shop was $3000

[@tydengr]

Thank for simple repair procedure

[@iowabuckeye]

Any time!

[@mat_haas]

thanks for posting

[@iowabuckeye]

No problem. I ended up scratching my boat again and made a second, more detailed video. You can find the link to it in the video description.

[@nei5553]

Nice video, thanks!

[@iowabuckeye]

Thanks! If you try it, I hope your results turn out as good as mine.

[@CRYANZ]

Nice job!

[@iowabuckeye]

Thanks!

[@CRYANZ]

@@iowabuckeye I just started the DIY projects on my boat, I live in SFl and worked at a full service marina. Id watch the guys do the 100hr 300hr and see what they were charging and what the owner would tack on I decided never again. I just did the bottom, that job will stay subbed out. Lol. But glass work and any 100/300 hour or something I can Google will be done by myself.

[@iowabuckeye]

Agree - most of the regular maintenance is really simple. I can have it done before I would have even arrived at my dealer if pulling it there. Big time and $$$ saver for me.

[@josemfigueroa6524]

Ppl really don't know how to think out of the box ( little cup , scrapper bare fit to bottom , paste thicker than an oatmeal bowl ) tip word given wax cup just tink it will be more effective mix on a hard surface with a baking sheet 🤔 wich is covered on wax , mix will be more evenly

[@iowabuckeye]

I have absolutely no idea what you just said!!

[@sauceymeatwad2856]

1000 then 1500 then 2000 then you can use a da. But all in all damn good job touché

[@jasonk876]

Gel coat was applied way too rhick. It was hard to level and you took off more original grl coat around the area bc of excess sanding. Why rush? Apply several light coats. It it ends up this thick, leave the tape on and scrape with a razor blade help at 90 degrees. Its a guitar finish repair trick. Google videos of guitar finish repairs to learn. Ive used it a lot. A repair should be perfectly level if you donit right. Run the b palm of your hand over it to check

[@iowabuckeye]

Yea agree it was too thick. First time doing it and I was extremely pleased with the results. The sanding block kept me from removing excess of the originall gel coat. Very smooth final finish! If I do need to do it again, I will use less tape. Thx for the comment!

[@jasonk876]

I'm glad it came out good. Gel coat is thick. I wasn't trying to be negative. Sorry if it came off that way. Anytime you use the sanding block, you will take off some extra material on the side, in my opinion. This will show you the razor blade trick. It's fast and works great. I think it would have worked well for your situation. I've done a lot of nice finish repair on paint and other finished. Full disclosure, I've never corrected gel coat! I'm getting ready to put some 2 part clear on bass boat deep scratches and buff my boat. kzbin.infoUydSMZGOwno?si=OP6QHkWyrYG8WkB1

[@iowabuckeye]

I do appreciate your comment. Any tip that may help the next time I need to do it…. For some reason I can’t open the link you sent on my phone, so will try the next time I am at my PC. Thx!