SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: damstarr on November 10, 2012, 07:28:56 PM

Title: Fill small holes?
Post by: damstarr on November 10, 2012, 07:28:56 PM
So I want to fill the small holes on the to deck where the wind screen/shield used to be. Is there anything I can use that will be easy to color match. The plan is NOT to paint the boat for a while. I don't want a bunch of colored spots though. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Fill small holes?
Post by: BIG JOHNSON on November 10, 2012, 08:20:34 PM
Find some snap in plugs at a local true value. Then if you ever want a windshield again you won't be re drilling. :beer:

Or some small stainless carriage bolts?

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Title: Re: Fill small holes?
Post by: mobboss on November 10, 2012, 10:24:40 PM
west marine has a kit. its a patch kit with gell coat colors.
Title: Re: Fill small holes?
Post by: jrork on November 14, 2012, 06:20:00 AM
So I want to fill the small holes on the to deck where the wind screen/shield used to be. Is there anything I can use that will be easy to color match. The plan is NOT to paint the boat for a while. I don't want a bunch of colored spots though. Any ideas?

Without pics it's hard BUT, if they're just small holes.......how about you just dab some resin/hardener in each with a toothpick and level the holes off.   Then go to Home Depot or Lowes paint departments and try to find a color (those little color cards our wives like to grab) and find one that comes close to matching.

Once you have one that comes close to matching, take it to the autobody supply store and have them match it in a small sample of paint.    Take that and with a small brush, dab each of those spots you filled and wait till it dries and then buff/wax it and run it that way till you're ready to do the complete paint job.

Just a thought............john
Title: Re: Fill small holes?
Post by: Your Mom on November 14, 2012, 07:14:04 AM
I use this on my boards but have used on a couple small spots on hull...quick easy and no mixing. Cures with UV/ sunlight.
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