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tingwc
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Initially Posted - 09/23/2006 :  14:50:28  Show Profile
Hi guys, sorry to disturb but I have yet another gelcoat / scratch repair question. I was able to fix some of the scratches on my hull by applying gelcoat, sanding it down, and buffing it.

First question - do I use the same method for scratches in the cockpit, such as the seats where the surface is somewhat ridged? I also have some scratches on the sliding hatch that covers the cabin.

Second question - on my hull I have a red stripe that runs across the top and a wider blue stripe which runs near the bottom. To repair scratches on these surfaces, so I use the color kit to dye the gelcoat paste or am I supposed to remove the stripe? How would I remove the stripe? Is it possible? Thanks again guys.
Wallace Ting
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 09/25/2006 :  14:44:01  Show Profile
Yes, you can use the same material to fix repairs in your cockpit. If its a large area, you may want to try texturing the repair.
I've used a piece of bug screen to put some texture in a deck repair. Fill the area, smooth it down same as you would a hull patch, then gently impress the screen into the patch and slowly pull up the bug screen. This method is more likely to leave a neater looking pattern than a freehand pattern.
I've also used Marine Tex on decks and cockpits as well as gel coat.

The boot stripe is most likely boot stripe paint (hull paint), which is a glossy paint. How you match it depends on size of repair and your resources etc. You can probably match with a gelcoat dye as the boot stripe paints most commonly used are popular/common marine colors. I've seen touch up size hull paint in the past, but this past spring when I looked for it the smallest size I could find was one quart.
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tingwc
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Response Posted - 09/25/2006 :  15:44:28  Show Profile
Stampeder, thanks for the response.

If I wanted to remove the stripe on my hull, do you know how to do that?
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 09/25/2006 :  16:34:40  Show Profile
I did a complete bottom job, and refinished the topsides, the only part I did not R&R was the boot stripe. I have some repairs to make on my bootstripe, which I will do next spring, I'll bite the bullet and buy a quart. I may also use that paint to put numbers and name on my boat instead of vinyl.
Sanding gelcoat can void a boat's warranty, so I'd say you should use caution when taking my opinion on this subject. I don't like chemicals, so I'm inclined to sand. That said, anytime I've sanded, its been on an older boat and I'm confident that I've removed an insignificant amount of gelcoat.
Interlux has some popular solvents - which they are specific about in their usage, as in certain types of solvents for specific applications.
Determine for sure that you have boot stripe paint, then ask WM or other authority for the right solvent. I've called Interlux and found them to be very helpful on the phone.
I don't like chemicals because of ground water issues and I've found that the best way to safely dispose of paint is in dry formats. IMHO the variable speed sander with dust bag is one of the best tools for this DIY boat owner. (and coveralls, and gloves and respirator)
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 09/25/2006 :  16:57:45  Show Profile
Maybe its different on newer boats, but my 1980 C25 has colored gelcoat boot and cove stripes, not paint.
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Response Posted - 09/26/2006 :  07:25:28  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by dlucier</i>
<br />Maybe its different on newer boats, but my 1980 C25 has colored gelcoat boot and cove stripes, not paint.
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Mine too... In bright sun, I could see through the boot sripes from under the v-berth--they apparently weren't on top of the white gelcoat. (How do they do that??)

Has anyone tried using tape? A lot of new boats use it.
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