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Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics => Topic started by: Scode68 on March 29, 2024, 09:45:43 AM

Title: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: Scode68 on March 29, 2024, 09:45:43 AM

I have some chips, cracks and drill holes in my 2001 215s gel coat and was wondering if it was worth it to Pay $252 for a quart of Spectrum Color's gel coat?

Title: Re: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: RickK on March 30, 2024, 05:19:08 AM

Looks like they sell repair kits for $53.

Title: Re: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: Scode68 on March 31, 2024, 09:30:11 AM

Actually Rick, I called them last fall and they stopped carrying a lot of the older color repair kits.  I would have been fine with getting one or two of these cause I don't need much, but they are just not out there for the 99-04 white.  My only options with them are a quart or a gallon.

Title: Re: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: RickK on March 31, 2024, 02:18:48 PM

I was thinking it would be hard to match. So for a qt they will match it? Pricey tho. Being it's polyester based, it will start hardening the day it's made, with hardener applied or not.

Title: Re: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: Scode68 on March 31, 2024, 03:25:07 PM

To be honest with you since the boat is 23 years I can't expect a factory match actually being perfect.  I wouldn't mind something that is just close.  I'm only dealing with some spider cracks and a few chips.

Title: Re: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: RickK on April 01, 2024, 05:47:43 AM

Maybe try a local fiberglass/gelcoat repair guy?  They have to try to match stuff every day.

Title: Re: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: Scode68 on April 12, 2024, 05:13:37 PM

has anyone used Mini-Craft of Florida for gel coat spider cracks with good results?

Title: Re: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: Scode68 on April 17, 2024, 11:25:02 AM

Spectrum just jumped to $270 a quart/$495 a gallon now.

Title: Re: Gel Coat for cracks and chips in mt 2001 215
Post by: RickK on April 17, 2024, 12:42:43 PM

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