matching gelcoat

spareparts · #1 10-30-2006, 11:14 AM

I'm trying to patch up my 79 V-20, I checked with Spectrum Color for matching gelcoat, their listing only goes back to 85, do the 85-92 boats have a different color( its white) than the earlier boats? Does anyone have a better solution for matching the gel? ???

macojoe · #2 10-30-2006, 12:35 PM

Yea, I no borther, it wears in over time!! ;)

reelapeelin · #3 10-30-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spareparts

I'm trying to patch up my 79 V-20, I checked with Spectrum Color for matching gelcoat, their listing only goes back to 85, do the 85-92 boats have a different color( its white) than the earlier boats? Does anyone have a better solution for matching the gel? ???

How much ya gotta do?... ;) ...

Franco · #4 10-30-2006, 09:35 PM

Take some white gelcoat, and add a tinting agent till the color matches, take a little dab and wipe it on the area you are trying to match. once you get it to match, then add the hardner.

TheTinMan · #5 10-30-2006, 11:29 PM

You can try here http://www.minicraft.com/ but be aware that it probably still won't completely match due to the age/fading of your boat.

spareparts · #6 10-31-2006, 12:44 AM

just trying to get it close, i can tint it to match if I have a decent start, Spectrum comes pretty close to matching, i've used their gels to match quite a few other boats and have been pleased , i just need to know if the 85 and later color is the same as the earlier colors

TheTinMan · #7 10-31-2006, 08:51 AM

Ah, didn' realize that Minicraft only went back to 85. Try emailing Wellcraft. I did not too long ago and was surprised how quick they responded.

Here ya go; http://www.wellcraft.com/ContactUs/ContactUs_Index.asp

LESTERUS · #8 10-31-2006, 04:51 PM

THEY ONLY HAVE RECORDS ACK TO 85, I TRIED SENDING MY HULL NUMBER. NO MATCH, HAS TO BE MATCHED BY SIGTH.

LESTERUS

spareparts · #9 10-31-2006, 09:04 PM

got an email back from spectrum today, they said they could match it, i just have to send them a sample( quarter size). After I install some rod holders, I'll have that sample

bigshrimpin · #10 11-02-2006, 01:26 AM

I used minicraft gelocat for patching holes when I had my 1988 v20 steplift.

https://www.minicraft.com/retail/wellcraft.htm

Glacier Grey was the hull color
Phantom Grey was the floor color

They have a gelcoat matching service . . .

I think the hull color was the same in 79, but I don't know for sure. Maybe they'll send you a sample batch.