What do you use for gel coat restoration/maintenance?

Bakerunc

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Jun 21, 2014
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I've got some top layer cracking of my gel coat in a couple places on my 94 stratos. One around each console in the corners, some slight spider web cracks on the back corners. Since I'm new to the boating world I'm curious what are the iboat boating veterans using to keep up or restore their gel coat? Thanks everyone
 

Woodonglass

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Pics always help us to help you. Based on your description, I'd say your best bet would be to use a Dremel tool with a V Bit and bevel grind the cracks, wash em out with Acetone and then fill them with Gelcoat paste. Your biggest issue will be trying to match the Gelcoat color. 20 years of Fun in the Sun has faded it and trying to get the shade to match will be challenging to say the least.
 

Rickmerrill

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There are some good videos on gelcoat repair and color matching at the link below. Might help give you some ideas.
 
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