Gel coat repair cost?

[AJACHIM]

Hey guys had some work done in the boat and I have a penny sized chip in the fiberglass near the port side locker right in the walkway. Just curious but what’s a repair cost for something like that to get it looking good . Thanks

 

[AJack]

Do it yourself! Buy Spectrum gel coat patch from iBoats.com, about $35. Get a wet sandpaper pack from Amazon (I went from 200 grit to 1500 grit) and some rubbing compound. My 'before' pic is below, I don't have the 'after' pic, I have to get an after pic. You wouldn't be able to spot this now. Plenty of write-ups on the site.

 

[AJACHIM]

Do it yourself! Buy Spectrum gel coat patch from iBoats.com, about $35. Get a wet sandpaper pack from Amazon (I went from 200 grit to 1500 grit) and some rubbing compound. My 'before' pic is below, I don't have the 'after' pic, I have to get an after pic. You wouldn't be able to spot this now. Plenty of write-ups on the site.
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I'm trying to find a list of materials to buy for the job. Any input on what you used would be awesome

 

[AJack]

• 2 oz Spectrum gel coat patch paste (Yamaha Gel Coat | iBoats)
• 1 popiscle stick
• Roll of painters tape
• Plastic film, I used a document protector
• Sand paper, assorted grits (Paxcoo 24 Pcs 9 x 11" High Grit Wet and Dry Sandpaper Assortment 120 240 320 400 600 800 1000 1500 2000 3000 5000 7000 for Car - - Amazon.com)
• Sanding block (Amazon.com: Warner Sanding Block Hand Sander, 34436A: Home Improvement)
• Spray water bottle
• Clean rags

 

[AJACHIM]

does it

• 2 oz Spectrum gel coat patch paste (Yamaha Gel Coat | iBoats)
• 1 popiscle stick
• Roll of painters tape
• Plastic film, I used a document protector
• Sand paper, assorted grits (Paxcoo 24 Pcs 9 x 11" High Grit Wet and Dry Sandpaper Assortment 120 240 320 400 600 800 1000 1500 2000 3000 5000 7000 for Car - - Amazon.com)
• Sanding block (Amazon.com: Warner Sanding Block Hand Sander, 34436A: Home Improvement)
• Spray water bottle
• Clean rags

does it matter that that those are not for 2018 Yamaha? the gel coat paste

 

[AJACHIM]

I see two versions of white but not sure which one would be a match

 

[AJACHIM]

thats my pinky for reference .

 

[haknslash]

Best to call spectrum to confirm the color but I think it's the foxtrot white. Not 100% sure on it so call to confirm.

 

[swatski]

The guides I've seen from Spectrum (purchased through iBoats) call for the white "WC5" for most newer Yammies - for everything on deck and top hull cap.

This is what you would order:


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[AJack]

I ordered F557018K (SKU IB00251488) for my 2018 SX240, perfect match.

I see two versions of white but not sure which one would be a match

 

[motomandan]

Dont forget acetone!

 

[AJACHIM]

I ordered F557018K (SKU IB00251488) for my 2018 SX240, perfect match.

Thanks for the info I did verify with spectrum thats the color for my interior as well.

 

[AJACHIM]

Dont forget acetone!

Is the acetone used to clean prior to adding the paste?

 

[motomandan]

Is the acetone used to clean prior to adding the paste?

Yes also to remove wax that comes to the surface to help hardening before sanding. Also to clean up

 

["IN A MEETING"]

Hey guys had some work done in the boat and I have a penny sized chip in the fiberglass near the port side locker right in the walkway. Just curious but what’s a repair cost for something like that to get it looking good . Thanks

Did you end up doing this job yourself and was it as easy as they said it would be?

 

[AJACHIM]

Did you end up doing this job yourself and was it as easy as they said it would be?

I’m going to start soon and post my results

 

[Cparker2]

Watching, as I have a 3/8 inch ding under starboard bow seat. I've asked dealer for quote to repair.

 

[Kathy Cabo]

Following as we have a nickel sized chip on the port side bow seat.

 

[Cparker2]

Dealer repaired mine under warranty.

 

[AJACHIM]

Dealer repaired mine under warranty.

Just out of curiosity how did that fall under the warranty coverage? Under one year ?