How To Wet Sand & Polish GELCOAT- Pro Tips for a Flawless Finish

[@subbassrules]

Best real world fiberglass channel on KZbin. Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@youngenuf]

We appreciate taking your time to teach us ! ​@FishBumpTV

[@FishBumpTV]

@@youngenuf Glad to help, and thanks so much for watching!

[@doug2202]

Best gel coat instruction on YT. Can’t believe this channel don’t blow up.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow! Thank you very much!

[@Tchrome_84]

Joe, I've learned so much from watching your videos. I'm a heavy-duty metal fabricator (heavy-duty conveyors). I also polish high-performance aluminum motors and wheels. But I just want to tell you, you're the best, my guy 💯. Anyone can follow your instructions, so thank you for making it so easy for everyone. But I have a request. How about a video on how to paint multiple colors of gel coat as if you wanted to paint a multicolored jet boat, for example?

[@FishBumpTV]

@Tchrome_84 Wow, thanks! Appreciate the content suggestions!

[@danjeffrey1531]

wow! You are very generous sharing all of this knowledge. yes -- I understand that You tube can make it profitable, but it's clear to me that you are a natural teacher. I appreciate this information so much. Thank You!

[@FishBumpTV]

My pleasure! Glad you are enjoying the channel!

[@justinbauldree2990]

I agree with ya 100%. My opinion is he’s more into being able to spread knowledge than to get a pay check.

[@josueordaz4359]

Hi Mr. Joe, I don't miss any video you make, any project you make. If you are not the best, you are one of the best I have seen on KZbin. You explain everything step by step in great detail and whoever sees it feels motivated to be able to do the project they have in mind. Thank you and greetings from Louisiana.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate your comment!

[@raymondcarmichael873]

Unbelievably good content. The format is very thorough and goes step by step which leaves no questions when it comes to actually doing the work. Thank you!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! Your comment is much appreciated!

[@allenclark1914]

The very best u tube channel… for gel coat, repair and restoration I have ever found.

[@tonyg1958]

Awesome results! You're a natural teacher, I always reach the end of your videos feeling like I have a good grasp of information and techniques you've presented. Some ideas for future videos: - Outboard engine control rigging - Outboard engine maintenance (including steering system) - Marine electronics installation & rigging - Installing & rigging boat lighting (courtesy lights, spreaders, spots, anchor and navigation, etc.) - Boat trailer maintenance - Navigation, especially using paper charts and compass. I'm intentionally trying to plan my trips ahead of time using charts I print out from the NOAA site and determining waypoints and associated compass headings. The chartplotter is so convenient, but like the GPS in my vehicles I feel that it tends to make me too dependant and detracts from my situational awareness. If it ever fails when I'm out of sight of land I want to be confident that I can find my way back to the inlet using charts and compass. Many of these will probably be included in your 21 ft. center console restoration project and some may be outside the scope of what you want to present on your channel, but just throwing up topics that I've been trying to educate myself on. The longer I own my boat the more I realize I need to know!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you so much! Glad to help the boating community! I appreciate the helpful suggestions for the channel. I am sure that we will cover a broader range of topics as the channel grows, but in the meantime, some of your suggestions may be covered in the 29 build series of videos. Especially the motor rigging, wiring, and electronics videos. Thanks again!

[@t3chnicianb3000]

Wow! That shine really came alive. From orange peel to mirror finish. Impressive for sure. ✌

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@DondiTrent]

Capt Joe & total Fish bump family Thank you for being our teacher Buskens school of fiberglassing there is such a need for this trade there are very few fiberglassing boat restoration shops available that accurately guide folks in the right direction really appreciate y'all!outstanding results with the test panel! Great camera work as well!

[@FishBumpTV]

You bet! Glad we can help folks that are interested in learning about this kind of work! As always, I appreciate the encouraging words and your support of the channel!

[@1965RonnieP]

Excellent Captain Joe. Your knowledge is outstanding. I use your advice constantly. Thank you !!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! Glad to help!

[@peterbates4696]

Thanks guys.. very informative and clear.. you deliver the content really well.. your professionalism really comes through.

[@FishBumpTV]

Much appreciated! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Omegajet223]

Awesome and informative content as always. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing your tips and secrets 👌🏻

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! Will do!

[@ckvasnic1]

Great finalle Capt! Thanks for sharing your time and many talents. All the best. Chuck

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, Chuck! I'm glad you enjoyed the 3-part gelcoat series!

[@jamesholland5475]

That little panel came out nice, nothing beats a good technique and a bit of elbow grease ! ❤

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you, I agree!

[@Jhwright07]

Excellent work!!! Easily the best tutorial I've ever seen.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@podocrypto6072]

Wow, great instructions even with those of us that has done some of that work ourselves. Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@RappinIggyG]

Wow. What a great teacher. Nice job on the camera too, Jr.!

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@justinbauldree2990]

Looks flawless. I could see the woods outside your shop just as good on the panel as I could through the camera lens!!! Awesome man keep em coming!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you very much!

[@billbarber7262]

Thanks for the education, great video!

[@FishBumpTV]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@josephwhitehead1692]

I may have said it before, but I wish you'd started this particular series couple years ago when I was working on my transom replacement. The techniques you've demonstrated in the boat build, the fiberglass tutorial, and now the part building and gelcoat series would've saved me a lot of time!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the channel! Maybe you can start a new project and apply some of the new techniques you are learning! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@Dave-gf3kd]

Don’t have a boat…but I’m learning a ton about my workshop activities! Really well presented. Even learning about your quality tools and materials. I recently upgraded my shop to 3m sandpaper…and will never go back…so please tell us about the BEST tools and materials! Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the channel!! I agree that 3m makes some great products! Thanks for watching!

[@Do_Wop]

This was a great series of tutorials. Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@stuartlane7107]

Wow, that looks awesome. It's very inspirational. Please keep on making your training videos.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you! Will do!

[@truenorthrestorationb4yb]

Your a great teacher Joe thank you very much

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@davidosullivan6351]

Amazing the effort you go to , excellent Video

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@teresajotyler4592]

Iv been building a passenger boat for our island(tangier island) with my buddy and also completely regelcoating my barcat in the evening,your videos have helped me geeatly thanks buddy

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad the videos are helping with your passenger boat project! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@scottymiller3807]

Thanks for the quick response Joe... Very helpful!!

[@FishBumpTV]

You bet. I'm glad to help!

[@jerplane400]

Thank you so much for all the great content you are providing! Awesome!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@moleisrich1]

Love it man. Another great episode. I just did my 23’ Yamaha. It went from pink to bright red! Bought pro equipment and it was so worth it. Bought a 255.00 makita buffer. Highest quality wool pads… and compunds. Expensive, but now I have it. Being on some more boats.

[@FishBumpTV]

That's awesome!! I tell ya, it's a very satisfying feeling to see that gelcoat shine like new again! The quality equipment may seem too expensive to some people, but the time it saves and the quality of the work you can achieve makes it so work it! Thanks for watching and commenting, I truly appreciate it!

[@PrismaScientific]

Nice! Thanks for the Class! From manzanillo, México! 🇲🇽

[@guuslemmers4754]

No nonsense best vid ever. Are you planning a similar vid how to deal with gelcoat repair that shows tips to deal with overlap or overspray marking sanding and buffing?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! Yes, I am sure I will do a video along those lines next time I get a job like that in the shop. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@rogerhodges7656]

I appreciate all the detail.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ewjorgy]

Hi Captain Joe! OOOooo! Pretty! That just makes me want to go gel coat my car! And my cat! And my refrigerator! :) Thanks for another outstanding video and all the best from California! 🧡

[@FishBumpTV]

Hahaha! Funny! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dagooos]

Such professional videos. Keep going like you are and I bet you’re at 175k this time next year.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! That would be outstanding!!

[@waynepollard7823]

Im really looking forward to the center console restoration project.

[@FishBumpTV]

We will be starting soon! So stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@boomertooaroo]

thanks Joe, great information. Can you do a video and show us how to make those cool saw horses.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! Sure, they are super simple, but come in very handy.

[@VitoMiksa]

thanks, you are such a life saver! now it's on me to sand my 4 meter boat alone by hand, 5 times over🤣

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, you got this! Thanks for watching!

[@davewheeler5850]

Absolutely magical🤩

[@FishBumpTV]

THANK YOU!!🙏

[@petermcgrath7045]

Great Video Joe!!!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@daniellanier9090]

Thanks Joe great job and information.

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome!

[@dadzilla007]

A great teaching video, thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@Harrybollox]

Another superb video, I’ve saved quite a few of yours for when I eventually try some projects , as well as for the small repairs I need to do. The 3m guide coat is quite pricey, how long do you reckon it would last for an amateur doing no more than a couple of square metres of gelcoat a year

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the videos! The guide coat doesn't go bad like some paint or other materials can,and the container has quite a bit of material in it. I am surprised at how far it goes, even for my volume of work! Mirka is another company that offers a guide coat, and may be less expensive. There should be some Amazon links below the videos, and if you watch the products the price can fluctuate a good bit. I hope this helps and I appreciate you watching!

[@maewer1177]

Can similar results be had with the sanding and polishing if the gelcoat is applied by rilling and tipping?

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, you just have to be sure to apply plenty of gelcoat before starting. Usually 5 coats. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@Paul-b3v6w]

Appreciate your videos I’m new to the boat world just bought a boat this summer not to mention fiberglass and gel coating. My question is when you screw into the gelcoat to attach something what’s the best way to seal that?

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos! 3Ms 4200 or marine grade silicone are my go-to favorites. I have a video here on the channel discussing sealants. I made it a few months back, but i think you will find it helpful. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@petascalecomputing]

Thank you so much!

[@FishBumpTV]

You're welcome! Glad to help!

[@georgelewis8904]

Thanks for your video have tried using consent water flow, worked was messy .this looks far better.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@gunnarfernqvist4896]

Wow! Gorgeous! Very informative for some minor gelcoat repairs I have to do this spring and then for the rest of the boat. One question, how and what do I use to make the anti-slip part look good? They tend to clog up with everything from skin residue to algae and such.

[@FishBumpTV]

I'm glad it was helpful! You can run a compound and polish material over the nonskid and get pretty good results. It might take a little practice, but it can be done. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@kencoutts2051]

Superb stages . Great Info. 🐼🐼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SamMendoza-w6x]

Outstanding instructions! You have gift for teaching, have ever thought of a weekend class @ the shop? I know I would fly there for some hands on training and of course pay for the training. Just saying. Keep up the great work!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you so much! I have had several folks ask for or suggest putting on a class at some point. Who knows, maybe!

[@sigurdurolafsson6906]

Good Jobb! Thanks for sharing!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@IgorLjevak]

amazing work, wow!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@setthehook4me]

Great job, thank you!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you too!

[@eriko184]

Fantastic video once again, greatly appreciated. Can this process be applied to 2-part poly-urethane epoxy yacht coating (specifically Epifanes brand, dried and sufficiently cured), if the application process left behind orange peel and/or roller debris on the final coat? I recognize that in perfect shop conditions this product flows out beautifully with brush or roller application. My outdoor application has had great results as well. I am just wondering if I can go that extra step towards a professional finish without compromising the product.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I don't have much experience with that particular brand of paint, but I do know that you can wet sand out small runs and drips in other paint systems. You would usually use less aggressive paper to start out with, say maybe 600 or 800. And be sure to use a small rigid sanding block like we did in our gelcoat repair master class video to help concentrate you sanding efforts. Hope this helps!

[@barcabrothers9098]

Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

Fantastic! Much appreciated!!!

[@bigmuz_pilot]

This is excellent man, thank you. I am currently repairing some waterslides with damaged gelcoat. My issue is that I need to be able to walk on the gelcoat to apply the next coat. When I use unwaxed gelcoat to build layers up it gets ruined when I walk on it with dirt and damage to the surface. If I use waxed flowcoat then I need to sand it between and it takes forever to vuild uo enough thickness. What is the trick to getting a good build before sanding? Thanks mate

[@GiancarloBelfiori]

Very interesting How do apply gelcoat.special spray gun used,fo you use Stirene for sprying? Appreciate your input

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching!

[@johnlove4183]

This is so helpful. I'm just needing to polish and wax my boat. Would the rotary tool work to apply and remove wax or does it need to be done by hand? Such an informative channel. Thanks.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad to help! I like to put the wax on by hand, but the rotary buffer is fine for taking it off. Thanks for watching!

[@13window]

Great little series and info. I have a boat resto I’m wanting to do gelcoat color change alone with bass boat style glitter in gelcoat. Is the process the same ?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I don't do any bass boat style glitter work so it's hard for me to say for sure on that one. I hope to get a bass boat into the shop at some point and makes some vids for you all at some point on this topic.

[@derekgibson7309]

Need advice (or find on your channel). I have a similar project planned to re gelcoat my sailboat cockpit table. It is old with many scratches. What would you recommend as a filler for these, since i think many are too deep to sand away?

[@FishBumpTV]

A thickened gelcoat paste, or evercoat formula 27, are two good options for you. You can make gecoat paste by adding colloidal silica as a thickener. It is a very fine dust like material, so be sure to wear a mask. I have several gelcoat repair videos here on the channel that show its use. The formula 27 is a high-quality filler that comes out of the can white, so it blends quite well with most white gelcoat. If you go to our Amazon links below our videos descriptions, you can find all of the products that we use, and your purchases help support the channel. Thanks!

[@jasonsmith7809]

Hey Joe, after spraying gelcoat, do you apply guide coat between each grit or just the first pass?

[@FishBumpTV]

I apply it between each phase of sanding. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@jameswallace26]

Can you spray gelcoat over old gelcoat, then cut and polish?

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, you just need to clean, and thoroughly prep the surface before applying. Our recent how to spray gelcoat and how to wet sand and polish gelcoat videos should help a lot. Just remember that in the video I use a small 1.5 mm tip spray rig. A 2.5 mm or bigger tip is recommended for larger gelcoat jobs. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@bullthrush]

Nice work! Do you keep the polishing pads separate to avoid contaminating finer grit with larger grit?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! Yes, keeping them separated is a good idea. I always clean them before use as well to minimize the chance of contamination. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@redfishgrouper]

Awesome job.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you!!

[@Philip-u2x]

Thank you again another brilliant video. Do you ever work on Aluminium boats, if so what would you recommend to stops leaks and a good paint to use.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks! I have owned a few aluminum boats, and our family actually built a welded aluminum 28 ft work boat years ago. There are a couple of products I have had success with in the past. But remember, your repair is only as good as your prep work. So make sure the aluminum surface is very clean and has been prepped with sanding before starting. Interlux paints make a very good epoxy barrier coat primer that I recommend starting with, it is called 2000e. I show its application in our 29 build series videos while preparing our fuel tank for installation. Next, I have had success with an epoxy based repair filler called Marinetex. Follow the directions on the materials, and you should have some good results. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@Philip-u2x]

@FishBumpTV Thank you very much for the advice, l have watched the complete build of the and found it very informative. Thanks again and look forward to seeing more videos.

[@scottymiller3807]

Hey my friend. I'm a big fan of your content, I watch all the time. I think you covered three topic of my question. I currently have 3 coats non wax gel and getting ready for 3 coats waxed. My question is prep for the waxed.. What steps are necessary for good adhesion???

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the channel! Waxed gelcoat is going to bond with non waxed gelcoat just fine in most cases with very little prep needed. Just remember, though, if the waxed gelcoat fully cures between coats, it will need to be prepped and sanded again before applying more. If you are spraying gelcoat like we did in the video, you can apply multiple coats of waxed gelcoat over each other, as long as the coat underneath has not started to cure yet. If you are rolling or brushing the gelcoat, you would typically only add wax to the gelcoat on the very last coat of the job. The wax will allow the gelcoat to fully cure tack free. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@jamesrahn8339]

Awesome video's!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@dwayneroberts6616]

Wow I thought I might have been using to aggressive of a grit using 400 grit. I feel so much better seeing Joe use 400 grit. I went 400,600,800,1200,1500 2000. But that was on Gelcoat paste from FGCI. It's an amazing product. Takes all the guess work out for newbies. It's a polyester filler that can be used top side or bottom side and very forgiving to work with. I'm going to be painting soon and I'm following everything in this video. Thanks again Joe. I'll be rolling and tipping. I suck at trying to match the paint using the dye. I'm just going to repaint the whole top. I'm working on a white boat and still can't match it to my liking 😂.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad the video was helpful! Nothing wrong with paint. You just got to find your strengths and what you are most comfortable with. I always like to show that there can be several different ways to approach a job, and still get a good result. I wish you the very best and I appreciate you watching!

[@RonAcree-l4u]

Thanks for this video, I have a heavily oxidized boat I started at 800 grit and it didn't seem to get all the oxidization out. I was afraid that any lower would be to aggressive. Do you ever work on bass boats? would like to see how you would approach some of the repairs you have covered on something with metal flake vs the solid color

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad it helped! Yep, 600 is a very good starting point as well. Just remember, you want to use the least aggressive grit, that will still get the job done. No, not much metal flake work down this way, but I hope to do a video on that in the future for you all. Thanks for watching!

[@ggrandma-n6e]

Question Im trying to clean up the bottom of my seadoo and the previous owner spray-painted trailer with the seadoo on the trailer I tried with acetone. It seems to work but it’s evaporating too quickly would Lacquer thinners damage the gelcoat? Or would you recommend some sort of polishing compound

[@FishBumpTV]

Lacquer thinner shouldn't bother the gelcoat, but I always recommend testing on a small, less obvious area just to be sure. If that doesn't work, some rubbing compound, or even some very fine wet or dry sandpaper in the 1500 to 2000 grit range, may be necessary. I just made a gelcoat wet sand and polish video that might answer some of your questions. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@kencoutts2051]

Good tuition

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you!

[@gregjohnson9051]

Good!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks!

[@stephenwieczorek8734]

Amazing!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thank you!

[@masonstriz6060]

Just curious would it be exponentially more sanding and wasted gel coat to try to polish rolled and tipped gel coat?

[@FishBumpTV]

It would definitely be more work, but it is doable. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonsmith7809]

Hey Joe! I just sprayed my whaler interior with gelcoat/duratec 50:50. I have some runs/drips on the inner gunnels. Any tips for fixing these areas without burning through the adjacent nice areas. Thanks again for all your help!

[@FishBumpTV]

You should be able to take some small wood sanding blocks wrapped in some wet or dry sandpaper and sand them down carefully, then polish out. Our gelcoat repair masterclass video demonstrates the basic technique. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@jasonsmith7809]

@@FishBumpTV thanks!

[@jasonsmith7809]

Actually, I went back and saw that in one repair video you used a razor blade to scrape the gelcoat,. I worked great with the drips. Very similar to using a cabinet scraper on wood. Thanks again!

[@mxmastermitch]

Can you get this type of finish if you roll the gelcoat? Or does it need to be sprayed on?

[@FishBumpTV]

It can be done with a roller or brush, but spraying is going to come out much smoother in most cases. Thanks for watching!

[@Ranchpig67]

Can you add an amazon link for the corresponding rotary buffing arbor. I have the same grinder but don't know what size will fit those pads you're recommending.

[@FishBumpTV]

Sure, I want to say that they are a standard 7 inch velcro buffing arbor. Should be pretty common. Thanks for watching!

[@jdsfairlinetarga3790]

Won’t mind some guidance on bevelled edges or something with a radius to it if you can please and how to keep the shape uniform

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!

[@barcabrothers9098]

I’m your 200 like 👍

[@FishBumpTV]

NICE!!! Thanks for watching!

[@marilynsimpson4640]

Want to refinish my dads old Herter boat. You can actually see the water through the side of it, so I’m not sure if it’s even safe. I will have to look at a lot of your videos to figure this out. Thank you very much.

[@FishBumpTV]

Very cool! Hope the videos help! Thanks for watching

[@scottcraven9763]

What size compressor is needed for this DA?

[@FishBumpTV]

A 5 hp 20 gallon rig will run it, but not continuous. My main compressor is a 7.5 hp 80 gallon rig. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@dudeleboski2692]

Question; What potencial problems might occur when spraying new gel coat on top of a 20 year old grime and contaminated surface ?

[@Roosters_Restos]

I wish there was a way to contact you on your channel description like a email. I have a restore in blue metal flake and i might be in over my head a little. I have done lots of repairs over the years some fast and getbit out the door. I have made parts ie snowmobile hoods that were hand laid. But this job is split the top and bottom and transom build which im very good at but never done metal flake before. Help 😂

[@FishBumpTV]

Metal flake is just not something we see much of down on the coast, and I don't have much experience dealing with its application and repair. I hope at some point in the future I can get a project boat with Metal flake in the shop so we can demo some of the ins and outs. Wish I could be more help. Thanks for watching!

[@davemall1]

I would like to see a video on stress cracks in gelcoat. I am hoping that there is a "cheat" that doesn't involve grinding, glassing, faring and gel coating. I have some stress cracks in a no slip surface that will be hard if not impossible to match.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion! I hope to have a stress Crack video soon for you all. Appreciate you watching!

[@chriss8206]

Compared to automotive paint is gel coat much more protective to the fiberglass. I know they used to paint some fiberglass cars, but is gel coat a much more hardy finish?Then automotive paint

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, generally, gelcoat is much tougher than automotive style paints. There are pros and cons to each, though. Paint is usually better for ease of application, and color selection. Hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching!

[@walkertongdee]

The Hutchins 4500 Industrial sander is hands down the best sander in the world, it's bulletproof. It will sand all day, and never get hot or misses a beat. At $450. dollars it's far cheaper than all the other sanders you would need to replace that will wear out and quit. Buy once lasts a life and your son's life... Dynablade makes a cheaper but usable sander if $ are few...

[@FishBumpTV]

Agreed! The Hutchins has more hours of operation on it than any other tool in my shop by far! It is money well spent for sure. My Dad used to say that there is cost, and then there is value. The Hutchins delivers on the value! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@mchristofas]

Looking to do some spot repairs on my 69’ Whaler. Why is gelcoat $250 dollars a quart at Spectrum and only $54 dollars from FCGI? That’s a major difference and the FGCI came with sanding agent and MEKP.

[@FishBumpTV]

I have no idea why there would be a price difference as I am not affiliated with either company. You should buy from whichever company you feel most comfortable with. The same goes for any method or process I show on the channel. I am just showing how our family has done things and has had success with in the past, but not saying anyone has to do what I show. I hope this helps, and I wish you the very best with your Boston whaler project!

[@fiberglassguru]

You are paying for Spectrum's database of colors. There is no other company in the US that has most of the boat manufacturers colors on file.

[@mchristofas]

@@fiberglassguru $200 more? FGCI has whaler blue and it matches very well on a 50+ year old boat. I also like the plastic bottle that it came in vs a metal can.

[@dudeleboski2692]

I’d like to send you some photos of a Step V with a Gel Coat body. I’d like to I do the same to buff it up its 13 years old, with some semi deep scratches

[@diggy-d8w]

No one commenting for the next 30 minutes can't have watched it all...... Not me either but thanks anyhow!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@billmccurry2659]

Perfect detail on the work but you always say your son is your camera man. Please showcase him because he is as important to these videos as you.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you are enjoying the videos! Logan is much more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. It's just a personality thing I guess. When he wants to be more involved or be in front of the camera more, I will be the first to encourage it! In the meantime, I am very happy with the quality of his camera work, and the fact that we get to spend this much time together working on the channel! I hope this helps clarify, and I appreciate you watching

[@dadzilla007]

Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

Fantastic!!! Thank you!