Like a fool and in a rush, I've chipped the bottom corner of my gelcoat in the rear panel. Its on the edge of the panel as it folds under, its
only about the size of a 5p but I know its there.
I know the RAL color of my car, what is a good way to "touch this up". I've seen golcoat repair filler but not sure.
Anyone with any experience?
Quick question, do you have a photo of the damage? May help people advise on the best way to repair it. Myself I'd be tempted to touch it up
with paint and concentrate on the road ahead.
ETA...the other option would be to make some sort of cover (e.g. Aluminium strip) for it. The benefit would be to protect the area from further
damage as well.
[Edited on 18/3/16 by nick205]
You can attempt repair yourself, but you'll want some gelcoat and colour pigment to suit (also bear in mind if it's not freshly made, or sun blemished etc. it might not be a perfect match). You can build it up and repair, or my advice would be to speak to either a) the manufacturer for some assistance or guidance on suitable products, or b) your local marina or boat repair specialist.
Here is it. Only small, but its bugging me.
I've used gel coat filler on mine, but I'm fortunate that my GRP is white. I get it from the local marine shop. I'm not sure if this can be coloured. Using ever finer grades of wet and dry, followed by Peek polish, you can get a pretty good finish. Try not to put too much on to start with as it can be tougher than your car's gel coat and that sands away first, leaving the filler proud. Overall I've been pleased with the results, e.g. fixed a big gouge on the sill from the trailer I was using to IVA (should have raised the hitch to lower the back). Just the problem of getting it orange...
East coast fibreglass do pre pigmented gel coat filler its about a tenner a tin and will do the job
Thanks for the help guys.
I think the gelcoat filler is the way to go. Once the car is back on the floor it should be less visible and when I get the first WHOOOP CHOOF from
the turbo I'm sure it will all go away.... I'm still in the grieving period.
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Originally posted by ash_hammond
Thanks for the help guys.
I think the gelcoat filler is the way to go. Once the car is back on the floor it should be less visible and when I get the first WHOOOP CHOOF from the turbo I'm sure it will all go away.... I'm still in the grieving period.
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Originally posted by twybrow
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Originally posted by ash_hammond
Thanks for the help guys.
I think the gelcoat filler is the way to go. Once the car is back on the floor it should be less visible and when I get the first WHOOOP CHOOF from the turbo I'm sure it will all go away.... I'm still in the grieving period.
Gelcoat filler or gelcoat and cabasil/talc. Ideally you also want wax solution as well, but you could cover the repair in cling film as it cures. You will be able to make this seem less if the colour matches. I did a post previously with instructions on how to make a repair in grp (filling a hole including the gelcoat).
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Originally posted by ash_hammond
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Originally posted by twybrow
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Originally posted by ash_hammond
Thanks for the help guys.
I think the gelcoat filler is the way to go. Once the car is back on the floor it should be less visible and when I get the first WHOOOP CHOOF from the turbo I'm sure it will all go away.... I'm still in the grieving period.
Gelcoat filler or gelcoat and cabasil/talc. Ideally you also want wax solution as well, but you could cover the repair in cling film as it cures. You will be able to make this seem less if the colour matches. I did a post previously with instructions on how to make a repair in grp (filling a hole including the gelcoat).
Thanks. If you could link to that post that would be great.
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Originally posted by twybrow
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Originally posted by ash_hammond
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Originally posted by twybrow
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Originally posted by ash_hammond
Thanks for the help guys.
I think the gelcoat filler is the way to go. Once the car is back on the floor it should be less visible and when I get the first WHOOOP CHOOF from the turbo I'm sure it will all go away.... I'm still in the grieving period.
Gelcoat filler or gelcoat and cabasil/talc. Ideally you also want wax solution as well, but you could cover the repair in cling film as it cures. You will be able to make this seem less if the colour matches. I did a post previously with instructions on how to make a repair in grp (filling a hole including the gelcoat).
Thanks. If you could link to that post that would be great.
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