Gel Coat

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   Hi There. I guess I could use some gel coat work on the front bottom sides of the hull. Some unsightly scratches that would look so much better shiny and nice. Any ideas on how to shine the ones out that are not deep at home? Plus will any Marine, Boat Dealer do this for a reasonable cost? 

Also the blue line (1/2" Pinstripe) around the boat needs replacement. Can this be done at home or again to a professional for this?

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Vancouver Matt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-09-2010 Location: Vancouver, Can Status: Offline Points: 148	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vancouver Matt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Gel Coat Posted: October-22-2010 at 5:54pm
	Hi There. I guess I could use some gel coat work on the front bottom sides of the hull. Some unsightly scratches that would look so much better shiny and nice. Any ideas on how to shine the ones out that are not deep at home? Plus will any Marine, Boat Dealer do this for a reasonable cost? Also the blue line (1/2" Pinstripe) around the boat needs replacement. Can this be done at home or again to a professional for this?
	Matthew

kapla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-27-2008 Location: BA, Argentina Status: Offline Points: 6148	Post Options Post Reply Quote kapla Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-22-2010 at 6:33pm
	pinstripe comes in autoadhesive rolls..find one that matches the actual one you have and you can intall it yourself...
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8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-22-2010 at 8:48pm
	Matt, If the scratches are real shallow, they can be wet sanded out and then the area buffed. Do some searching for threads on wet sanding. Many have done this themselves. If they are deep and need to be filled, gel repair kits are available. The trick is getting the tinting to match the original. This too has been done by many with decent results. A pro job can get expensive! It all depends on how much work is needed. Get some quotes in your area.
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Vancouver Matt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-09-2010 Location: Vancouver, Can Status: Offline Points: 148	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vancouver Matt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-22-2010 at 10:37pm
	Thank you for the advise. I will explore each option.
	Matthew

Wacko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-21-2009 Location: BC, Canada Status: Offline Points: 293	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wacko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-23-2010 at 4:24pm
	Matt, let us know how you make out.

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