THE EASIEST WAY to COLOR MATCH and REPAIR GELCOAT DAMAGE!!

If you own a boat, at some point you are going to need to do some gelcoat repair. That is ok, because this video will help you get the color match right! Gelcoat repair kits are a great way to get started with the process of fixing or repairing your gelcoat and getting a custom gelcoat match for your repair. In this video we try out one of the more popular gelcoat repair kits, and show you what is inside and how to use it. There will also be some professional level gelcoat repair tips and tricks for you guys to help make the job as easy as possible. We will also show you how to correct some of the more common problems that can show up when mixing custom gelcoat colors. So sit back and enjoy as we mix up some gelcoat!
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[@FishBumpTV]

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[@irvinrose1047]

Awesome. I asked a recent question in a different video and you answered it here. Thank you. I also want to thank you for your time in making these videos. They are amazingly helpful to a novice like myself. I mean, my dad who owned a bodyshop, wouldn't show me a lot of his tricks of the trade. Thank you again.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! Happy to share what I know with everyone!

[@stevencroft4850]

I agree. These videos are a great help and are much appreciated.

[@Markb8608]

very good video. I was lucky. My gradywhite requires only a brown tint to make off white. Thank goodness.lol

[@FishBumpTV]

That's great! Glad the video was helpful!

[@rope2hocks]

Bingo! I hit the jackpot. Was hoping you had done a vid like this one. I'd have to inner-channel you & Bob Ross to attempt this! Lol. Artwork, scientific & patience...for sure. Thanks a lot for this one! Melissa

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha! Glad to help, and best of luck to you with your repair!

[@Ronnach16]

As always Joe, a solid down-to-earth explanation on how to get as close a gelcoat match as possible for dings and small repairs. Will certainly use some of your tips this summer. Many of my early gelcoat fills looked like a series of off-color bird droppings once cured 😦. Thanks again for the extensive pre-production planning you put into your videos!

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad to help, and thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@ronf.109]

Great info on using the kits and perfect for diy applications of any gel coat job.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you Sir! I appreciate the comment!

[@chrisaries698]

Joe, really great stuff and so valuable to us just learning the finer points. Suggestion for a future video: All about sandpaper use, wet vs dry, paper vs mesh vs film vs foam backing and when to use and why. You are so good at demystifying these things I sure the viewers will appreciate it.

[@FishBumpTV]

Great suggestion! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@user-fk6cx6xw1u]

Capt Joe and Fish bump family Awesome demonstration packed full of info y'all really answered so many questions Thanks so much appreciate your time looking forward to more polyester products videos especially resins and thickened resins peanut butter what material to make a homemade bonding structural putty or good homemade hole filling mixology with polyester products!

[@dwayneroberts6616]

Hi Joe, I'm getting ready to fix some spider cracks and an impact crack that's going to be a challenge for a first timer. One thing that you taught me that stuck with me is to clean your boat and wax it before repairing it. If your gelcoat is faded and your going for a quality patch for aesthetic purposes or paint restoration. It's worth it to wet sand and buff it first. Matching your color is a lot easier and you dont want to tint your paint on your patch to match a dirty hull. When you decide to clean up your hull the patch will sick out.

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, it is important to be sure that you are matching to the actual color of the boat. Just remember that wax and compound are made to help seal the surface and keep things from sticking to the gelcoat. So I would avoid waxing and compounding the spot where the gelcoat repairs are going to be made, or the wax could negatively affect the bond of the new gelcoat. I hope this helps and best of luck with your project!

[@frederickhaberlandt6674]

Very timely. I’m starting my first gelcoat repair on a lazarette hatch. Fortunately, the attempted color matched area is only visible when the hatch is open. Thanks Joe. Really enjoying the videos.

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad to help, thanks for watching!

[@Michael-nx7im]

THANK YOU

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes Sir! You are very welcome.

[@Phoevos]

Another amazing video, like table of contents for people to search and dive in. Thank you!! ! (And I wish I've seen the trick with the Sikaflex dissolver spent two hours trying to cut it off to remove my console!) Thank you!!!!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, glad you are enjoying the videos! Best of luck with your project

[@zacharyolds1639]

❤ Ty boss

[@FishBumpTV]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching

[@Markb8608]

Hi Joe. Thanks for all your videos. You mentioned fleetwax. I have a 1999 grady white hull. could you go over what waxes or boat ceramincs or nufinihs products work best on boat. I have used them all over year. Some years ago Nufinish would last six months on gell coat. Then they cheapened the formulation and it only lasts 3 mos. I experimented with Ceramix. To me they are not woth the expense. I only had ceramic last 3 mos at the most. Thanks for your consideration.

[@FishBumpTV]

Great suggestion! I will try to do a video on that topics at some point for you all. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidMorgan-vj2rf]

Awesome video fixing at the gel coat a boat I have so this is helping me a lot thank you also where is a good company I can order fiberglass and resin from I have nothing like that in my area.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the videos! Fiberglass Warehouse is where I get my resin and fiberglass supplies. There are links below the videos description that you might find helpful. Best of luck with your boat projects!

[@DavidMorgan-vj2rf]

@@FishBumpTV thank you for the help trying to catch up on some of the videos I have missed but the instructions you give are very clear to where it's making it easier for me to do this so thank you for making the videos.

[@debrisbox]

Thanks Joe. What is the thickest you would go with a gel coat repair like this one before you might use an epoxy filler first? This color match video was super helpful for me. I'd like to see more color matching. What about mixing up a quart for future use?? I think your channel is awesome! Tony

[@FishBumpTV]

About 1/8th of an inch is as deep as we usually would go before adding some base filler. Just remember that it is not usually recommended to apply gelcoat over epoxy resin or fillers. Gelcoat works best over polyester or vinyl Ester resins and fillers. I hope this helps, and thanks so much for the comment!

[@debrisbox]

@@FishBumpTV Ah Yes, My head was stuck on epoxy, watching videos on filling smaller holes. I have some pretty ugly stanchion holes that need to be rebuilt. They go all the way through near the anchor and pulpit on the bow. In this case is it kosher to enlarge the holes and fill with epoxy then fair out with gelcoat?

[@jonnooney7102]

The hard part is duplicating a second batch when you didn't mix enough the first round.

[@rickkinlaw8789]

Is there a video for the bass boat people that has the bling in their gel coat repair

[@FishBumpTV]

Not currently, but I will try to get some of that content on the channel for everyone. Thanks for watching!

[@rickkinlaw8789]

@@FishBumpTV love the show

[@itdafuzz]

Very informative video Capt! Quick question for you, I just had my old sailboat's gel coat completely redone this week. Can I ceramic coat freshly done gel coat or there is a curing/waiting period afterwards?

[@FishBumpTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! I would probably give it a few days cure time just to be on the safe side, but that's not my area of expertise. So maybe someone reading the comments could give some advice on that. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@martykendall6547]

I have an old Bertram, 1967, and I would like to try repairing a couple of chips in thegelcoat. I hope you are going to share the formula for Bertram white.

[@FishBumpTV]

If I had the color formula, I would gladly share it with you! It is either going to take a little work for you with the gelcoat kit to get a match, or you could try contacting Spectrum gelcoat for a custom match. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@Art-jw8ho]

Joe how did that set up once cured? Easy to wet sand and polish out?

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, no problems at all. Thanks for watching!

[@jonnooney7102]

I guess you have to be dramatic for youtube...you could tint a thousand gallons of gel coat with that much color ! LOL