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September 27, 2010, 12:27:03 AM
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fishingdave

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matching gel coat paste?
« on: September 27, 2010, 12:27:03 AM »
i want to get some paste to fix all the little chips that i have. where do you finding matching paste? 2005 white hull topside.

dave
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September 27, 2010, 12:38:58 AM
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bumpster

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Re: matching gel coat paste?
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2010, 12:38:58 AM »
good luck with that. Used to be able to get it straight from the dealer but no more dealers

September 27, 2010, 08:27:59 AM
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MarshMarlowe196

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Re: matching gel coat paste?
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2010, 08:27:59 AM »
Seems like they're aren't too many shades of gelcoat to choose from when it comes to white.  Really just white and off-white.  It will probably be hard to match anything exactly to the color you have because gelcoat MFG's don't offer sun-faded white  :?  .
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September 27, 2010, 12:05:44 PM
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seabob4

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Re: matching gel coat paste?
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2010, 12:05:44 PM »
Give these guys a call...http://www.spectrumcolor.com/.  They should be able to match...


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October 04, 2010, 10:43:43 PM
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Hardwater

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Re: matching gel coat paste?
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2010, 10:43:43 PM »
Seriously, not trying to bash Spectrum but after using Spectrum twice for 'factory' color repros on hulls that hadn't taken much of a UV beating (northern short season hulls stored inside) - Spectrum wasn't even close.  Read similar reports on disappointing matches from some - others have reported better results.

Personally, excellent results from these guys for color reproduction for one 'factory' color and two chip matches:

http://www.minicraft.com/retail/aquasport.htm

Outstanding customer service each time they've been used.

Just my experience.
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October 05, 2010, 08:36:49 AM
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seabob4

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Re: matching gel coat paste?
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2010, 08:36:49 AM »
Good job, Hardwater!  Actually, most OEM's use Spectrum to supply owners, maybe they should look at minicraft... :shock:


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