GELCOAT REPAIR 101 -A to Z How To Repair Chipped Gelcoat and How to Repair Gelcoat Scratches
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- čas přidán 29. 12. 2023
- Gelcoat repair seems to be a mystery to many people. I challenge you to watch this video start to finish and not learn something you didn't know about gelcoat repair. I will share tips and techniques I have learned after working for decades as a professional boatbuilder and repairman. I will help you shorten the learning curve when it comes to getting pro level gelcoat repair results. This is an in-depth gelcoat repair video that should be watched in its entirety. Every step is important, so don't skip any if you want your repair job to turn out right! If you find this gelcoat repair video helpful, you may want to check out our channel for more boatbuilding and gelcoat related videos. If you want to see us make more videos like this, please remember to subscribe Like Comment and Share Thanks!
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Wow awesome job 👏 👍 9.5 /10
As someone who has just bought a small, 48-year old fibreglass boat in need of substantial refurbishment, I cannot tell you how pleased I am to have found your channel (and I’ve been sifting through a lot of YT videos about fibreglass). Your videos are truly exceptional; tangible, useable information about the techniques and products used, and shown in detail. Thank you for not skimping or cutting things out in the edit, this is terrific information, and I’m much obliged. Cheers!
Congratulations on your purchase! Twiggy looks like a great project boat with lots of potential! I took a few minutes to check out your channel this morning and found it to be entertaining, informative and relaxing. I am now a subscriber to Cruising The Cut and looking forward to watching more of your content! I am glad to help in any way I can, and plan on making a number of DIY gelcoat and fiberglass related videos over the next few months. If you have any suggestions for content or questions about repair and restoration work, please feel free to ask. Best of luck to You, and Safe travels!
Great source for info David, I’m looking forward to watching you bring back the beauty and life to Twiggy. I love his attention to the details of the repair and the reasoning behind each action.
I'm here to stay on this channel, this format is spot on. Long and show every step missing nothing, full sends to pro level out the gate. I've watched thousands of yacht/boat repair videos, but they always leave you needing to fill in the pieces somewhere along the line, to the point you aren't confident you know everything you need to give it a go. Your videos crush it and make me want to give it a go now, awesome job dude!
Wow, thanks! Your comment is much appreciated!
Long videos are the way to go, I appreciate the library of content.
I have a lot of chips in the same area of my boat. I'm excited to take a week off work to try to restore the gel coat at some point.
Glad you are enjoying the long form content, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
I've watched a lot of YT videos and this is by far the most detailed. Great job
Wow, Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!
I agree with the guy who said, " keep the videos long", more detail is better.
Glad you are enjoying the videos!
Another AA++ video from Fish Bump TV......well on your way to becoming the leading source for all things fiberglass repair on CZcams ! I wish you had been around when I started teaching myself to do fiberglass repair by trial and error because there was no one in my area to send people to. (I was only doing engine repair at the time). The quality of my work has greatly improved thanks to your videos !
Wow,thank you Sir! Glad to help. I truly appreciate your support of the channel!
My boss tought me wrong and I kept doing bad gelwork. Glad I found your video
Glad to help, and best of luck with your future projects!
Double layers of adhesive tape: nice tip, thks! 😚On each video 3M is named 1 time or more...they definitely have to give you free merch! ☺
EVERY Canadian laughing that you guys are cold in 40-50 degree heat...lol We are half naked and swimming in lakes complaining how hot it is at those temps.......LOL LOVE THE VIDEOS!!!!
Haha, I hear ya man! It's all relative I guess! Thanks for watching and commenting
A very good teacher have learned a lot for being a 70 year-old , repairing a bass boat,, thanks
Thanks, glad to help!
This is A to z how to repair gelcoat. Best video on CZcams
Wow, thanks so much! I appreciate your support of the channel!
Nice. I don't usually mask off for all those small spots but process is the same. As an artist, airbrush etc. who transitioned in to body work and boat repair work you've been spot on.
Thanks, I appreciate your comment!
I appreciate you sharing your technique(s) and the steps ... based on your experience...... I feel like I CAN do this after watching you NOT skip steps and show ALL ( most of ) the time it has taken... thanks again .
Glad you are enjoying the videos and I wish you the best of luck with your project!
This was the best gell coat video I have seen. This is exactly what I need to know as an avid boater. I have paid to have gell coat repair. Now I know what I’m paying for , and what I can do, if I have time.
Thank you for the detailed explanation of this process. I hope you continue sharing your knowledge of your profession. It’s what we need to know as boaters , and to appreciate what “ glass guys “ do .
Wow, thanks so much! Happy to share with the boating community, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!
I watched the video twice, and went to work. Excellent results. My neighbor can't even find the repaired area. I was also lucky that the Gelcoat for my BW is still made. Incredible results. Saved a thousand.
That's fantastic! Glad the gelcoat repair video was helpful!
I subscribed the other day and am enjoying your videos because i'll need to do some gelcoat work on my boat soon. I prefer the longer in-depth videos you've made because it helps me ensure I don't miss an important step or tip along the way! Thank you for making these!
Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching and commenting!
Very helpful and information full video. So appreciate the free info that obviously took years and trial and error to learn. Thank you!
Glad the video was helpful! We have several other gelcoat repair videos on the channel that you might also find interesting. Thank you very much for watching and commenting!
I really like the full length videos. I feel like I am getting all the details to do the job correclty!
Thanks,Glad you like them!
Hello Joe , this is Jaime from J A Fiberglass in Gilbert , AZ , it is amazing to see somebody repairing gel coat the same way as i do from the wood blocks to the masking around the repairs , i generally do add cabosil to thicken the gel coat on the first fill especially if its deep cause like you know time is money. i like to finish the repairs with 1200 paper , i find that works for me on white or light colored repairs , if its a black or dark repair i will work up to 2000 and i use the 3M Hi gloss white white with my rotary buffer , start out with a low setting and finish with a like a four setting on the buffer and that takes all the scratches out and gives it a super high close , wipe it down good and i apply my favorite wax , which is the Collinite marine paste wax. Great to see this video, your spot on and people will get good results if they follow your advice, good luck fishing.
Hi Jaime, Glad you enjoyed the video! I agree that adding cabosil can be very helpful, especially with deeper scratches and dings. I have a couple more gelcoat repair videos on the channels where we show that process. The damage on this boat was on the edge between thickened and non thickened gel in my opinion. So I went with non thickened just to show some of the DIYers out there how it could still be done even if you didn't have any cabosil. But that is a good point! Sounds like we are on the same gel coat repair program overall. It is always good to hear from another professional, and get there feedback! I feel like there is always something to be learned from other craftsmen, and I try to have a open mind about different styles and techniques. I appreciate you watching, and your positive Comments! Please feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions for content on the channel, I would like to hear your thoughts! Thanks so much!
Some of the soft yellows and blues are hard colors to match, what are some of the tricks that professionals use to get the colors right if you make them up . Yours videos are great , I like your detail explanations it’s like I’m doing it myself while watching.
Awesome info. I like that he takes the time to explain different techniques
Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I really appreciate the time and effort that went into this video. Shorter would require skipping detail, not really teaching the process. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! And I appreciate your comment!
I’ve done a lot of similar repairs myself and your level to details are spot on, in my opinion. Best video on this topic on the internet! - period! 👍👍
Wow, thanks! That means a lot to me! I truly appreciate your support of the channel. I will try to keep useful videos rolling out for you guys!
What is crazy is I don’t have anything fiberglass and I watched the whole video. I learned a lot from it. What you do is high craftsmanship. Thanks.
Haha, that's awesome! Thanks for watching!
I appreciate the detail in this. Definitely better than the quicker overview videos out there.
Great, glad you liked it! We wanted to make a legit a to z DIY style video. It is for the folks that are actually going to do a repair and want a step by step guide. Thanks for watching and commenting, it really helps the channel!
Finally! Someone that gives real detailed information on how to do these repairs 🎉.. Came across your channel in looking for some products to purchase for my boat 🛥️.. I like that U take your time in explaining things, & I don’t mind that the videos are longer because they are very informative.. Big shout out from Miami Florida 🏝️.. I look forward to seeing more videos from your channel, Thank U 👋🏻
Wow, thanks for your comment!
I'm with everybody else that have commented on here about how you give the absolute best details of any video that I have watched on trying do any kind of repair by far keep up the good work and please don't skimp
Wow! Thanks you so much! I will try to keep the high detail, technical content rolling out for you guys! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Excellent teacher and simple to understand
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I needed this video. Thank you for showing the entire repair. I could watch and learn for hours please don't think the video was to long it was absolutely awesome! You are my Sensei!
Wow, thanks for your comment!
Finding your posts very useful indeed..keep them coming!
Thanks, will do!
Just what I needed ….thank you for your commitment to the details!
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Really glad to come across your channel, I have an old Aquabell 27 in the UK and I am taking out a pair of old diesels and making an engine bracket and filling in the Volvo leg holes in the transom. love your methods. Happy New Year to you.
Sounds like a great project! Glad you are enjoying the videos. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Amazing content! Finally someone showing how it's properly done, without skipping passages or taking shortcuts. So much passion and attention for the details: really inspiring and helpful! 👏
Wow, thanks so much!
Awesome job on that gelcoat!! Your videos are awesome thank you for your in depth videos!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I love that you went through the whole process. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
if you are just learning how t do fiber glassing this guy will save you years of learning by making mistakes. I wish he was around when I built my Roberts 25.
Wow, thanks so much!
I just want to say thank you, and throw some much deserved compliments at you guys (found you recently). The filming is bang on, the host is absolutely a fantastic natural presenter, and I really appreciate the highlighting of key products and techniques. It’s plain to see you guys are in the flow state and nailing it out of the park.
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! We will keep working at putting out quality content for you guys!
I am beyond impressed with your instruction! Thank you
Wow, thanks! Glad to help!
Love the long videos with professional levels of detail. Very nice job. Thanks
Glad you like them, and thanks for watching!
Love the videos: so much experience and wisdom packed into each one, and they are easy to understand! Moving onto a liveaboard next a week and I'll be using your content to help catch up on some "deferred maintenance."
Wow, thanks so much for the comment! Best of luck with your live aboard project!
Great job! I like it that you took the time to do the job right. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Big thanks for an outstanding tuition. Im about to start repairing quite a few chips, scratches & cracks on my 38' catamaran & you've shown me the way.
Glad you found the video to be helpful! I appreciate you watching
New to the channel. Thanks for putting all this work into making me a little smarter. I have a deep gouge in my boat and I'm working up my courage to tackle it. This is definitely helping.
Welcome aboard! Glad to help!
Excellent video series. Can't wait to watch more. I'm learning SO much. Thank you! 👍👍 And don't worry about the length of the videos. It has to be lengthy to be informative in great detail so please keep em coming.
That's awesome, Glad you are finding the to be informative! We will keep the long form content rolling out for you guys. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I truly appreciate it!
Great video. Gives detailed steps for a great repair. Thanks.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!
Captain Joe, You did a great job of going through the process. When you brought out the Collinite I knew you were the real deal. Thank you
Haha, thanks! Yep, it's the good stuff! I appreciate the comment
Preach Fr. JOE! You're an absolute legend.
Thank you brother!! I appreciate it!
@@FishBumpTV how refreshing to listen to someone who knows his trade .excellent
Excellent video. You are a great teacher. Thank you !
Thanks so much! You are very welcome!
Superb. Thanks so much. Best wishes from the UK for the best video on repairs.
Wow, thanks so much! We appreciate you watching all the way from the UK 🇬🇧
Outstanding. You just won a new Patreon -- this will save me so much money when working on my sailboat.. Thanks from Germany!
Awesome, thank you! Best of luck with your sailboat!
Thanks so much I have done alot of these repairs and I have learned some new tricks !
Glad to help, thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial! Your attention to detail is extremely helpful for a neophyte in gel coat repairs. Thank you!!
Thanks so much, glad it was helpful!
Your detailed videos is the best! 👌
Thanks so much, glad to help!
Yup this is a great video. I am now confident I can fix a couple of dings in my gelcoat. Going into detail is really helpful.
Thanks
Awesome, glad to help!
Awesome! That guide coat is amazing stuff!! Thanks for the video.
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Thank you for the educational video. This was great. I learned so much. You do an excellent job of delivering knowledge. You don’t say ummm or aaa . Great job. Easy to watch.
Glad it was helpful, and thanks for the compliment!
Super video!!
Always fantastic and good learning with your tube videos.
Greetings from sweden and keep upp the super good work!
Awesome, thank you! Glad You like them!
Such a great video! Thank you for all the technical and detailed info. I'll be tackling a gelcoat repair on my boat in the next couple weeks and feel pretty confident after watching several of your videos!
Thanks so much, glad to help!
Wow! Great video and information.
I just found your channel. US vet living in Australia and on our new to us leopard 46 sailboat that needs a lot of telcos love.
Y’all did a great job explaining the process on this video 🤙🤙
Welcome to the channel! And thanks for watching all the way from Australia 🇦🇺 We have a lot more DIY type videos planned for the channel, so stay tuned.
Thank you for this content. I have a little c-dory in need of some minor repairs. Your videos are really helping me get a handle on how to complete them myself.
Glad to help, and best of luck with your project!
Thank you for all that you do. It was extremely helpful, and that means a lot in today's world.
You are so welcome! Thanks for the nice comment!
Awesome 👍👍 it's long but so worth it because you really explain well what you're doing. Really enjoy what you put out
Wow, thanks so much! Glad the video was helpful!
capt Joe you make really good instructional videos, the material is very detailed and comprehensive- just what I was looking for! I don't think I've seen better ones on YT. It's good to watch, thanks! Greetings from Poland!
Thanks so much! I am glad you found the videos to be helpful! We have friends from Poland, Would love to visit some day!
Fantastic videos, I'm planning to fix up our little fiberglass boat come our Aussie winter. Great information
Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!
Truly a professional. Thank you sir! My jaw dropped when you went from 1500 to 2000 grit, that’s when I knew you have your sh_t together and then some.
I bought a fixer upper 21’ stingray 210 SS cuddy that is in process of a floor repl. It needs a stringer repl too. Your info is increadably helpful.
Wow, thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video and best of luck with your project boat!
Thanks for sharing this excellent episode. Super professional.
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your comment!
thank you for the knowledge that you share is very helpful.
MASTER CRAFTMAN....FANTASTIC JOB..JOE. Hi from Melbourne Australia.;-)
Wow, thanks!
Brilliant guide! As someone who's currently trying to do some gelcoat repairs this is super helpful!
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck with your project.
I really enjoyed watching your video and the level of detail that you put into your work. My gelcoat repairs haven’t come out quite as nice as yours still a work in progress would you be able to review handling spider cracks and stress cracks top side and the best way to Repair those as well as gelcoat color matching?
Glad you are enjoying the videos! I have had a LOT of practice in the gel coat and fiberglass world, and I am still learning new things about it. Like a lot of things It is something you will get better at every time you do it! I will do my best to do some color matching and stress crack work for you guys, I appreciate the suggestion!
great video! I,m doing some gel coat repair on a friends boat . this will help alot. thanks!
Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!
Thank you for passing on years of knowledge. Truly an expert.
You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
I was very reluctant to trying a repair like this on my own, but after watching this video, I feel very confident that I can make this happen. Thank you!
Thanks, glad to help!
Incredible !!! I have a drift boat and you have given me the confidence to do this myself !!! Thankyou !!! I paint houses for a living and that guide coat will be used on my int trim in my homes !
That's fantastic! Glad to help and thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I will be doing this on my canoe where the epoxy was worn down in the wind to the kevlar. I've done quite a bit of research and your channel is excellent, the best I have seen. Thanks.
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! Just remember that gelcoat can have curing or bonding issues sometimes when applied over epoxy. If the gelcoat doesn't work well, you might need to use a epoxy based primer coat and paint system. I will try to do a video on this subject soon. Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your project!
Great tips!! Excellent advice..Thanks for taking the time to show how to do it right!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Very thorough and informative. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for doing these videos, I learned a lot! Going to be touching up some gelcoat on my boat (in the UK) this year.
Thanks for watching all the way from the UK 🇬🇧!
Capt Joe Happy New Year! Awesome video really great content these videos help with so many unanswered questions keeping coming moving forward Thanks again!
Thank You so much! The encouraging comments are much appreciated! I have more videos planned, but if you have any suggestions for content I would like to hear you thoughts!
WOW I'm about to buy 23ft trailer sailer, needs some touch ups, you have given me the confidence that I can do a job like what you did. I do have patience. My first video of yours, I sure will be watching all the rest. thanks mate.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! Best of luck with your project, and welcome to the channel!
great video, I usually add cabosil to thicken the gel coat and do my fairing work then spray the final gelcoat, I like your tape method to get the gelcoat higher than the repair and smooth, I'm going to try it on my next repair. keep these technical videos coming they are great.
Thanks! The way you are doing your repairs is a solid method as well. I wanted to show different ways it can be done and still get a quality repair. Also thought some of the people interested might not have a spray gun. Glad you liked the taping method, it is a good option to have in your bag of tricks. Maybe I will do a repair with cabosil and a spray gun in a future video. Thanks for watching and commenting! It really helps the channel
Your unreal don’t ever stop great work and info🔥🔥 🇮🇪
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the videos!
Thank you, you are a great teacher!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
I like your work! do it right the first time. well worth the extra effort
Glad you agree! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Unbelievably helpful in many ways to obtain a professional result working with fibreglass repairs. Thanks for the video and your time.
Wow, thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!
First time watching a fiberglass repair. Holy crap I cant believe how much time and effort it takes for just a couple small nicks. Glad you have the patience for this kind of work. I would never make it in this kind of business as it is tedious work..
But it does look amazing.
Haha, thanks! Yes, it is more to it than most realize. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Awesome Tutorial! Very Informative and methodical.. Thanks for the time you took to do this video .. I ready to do my repairs!
Glad it helped! Best of luck with your project
Excellent, Job Well Done! 👏🏻💯 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Good job and a very good detailed video!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
Thank you, great video and the way instruction content should be. You have inspired me to attempt a small repair on my pride and joy.
Glad it helped, and best of luck with your project!
Super vids! Gr8 step by step instructions. Keep up the good vids!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Thank you for taking a well-paced, thorough, and methodical tutorial. Your presence, approach, and voice are very effective for camera facing. I am in the beginning stages of restoring my heavy oxidized bass boat. Like the others, I have done and still researching on YT a lot. In doing a small area as a test, I wasn't happy with the results of the product I was using. Then I found Starke Level R and Starke's other products, and the difference was night and day. As per your video request to offer suggestions, you might want to give Level R and its complementary products a look.
Great job and I have happily subscribed.
Glad the videos are helpful, and I will check out the stark products. Thanks for the suggestion!
Just did a spot with 2 gouges from the winch post. They were there covered in keel guard when I bought the boat. Years ago I built surfboards do not need to glass but the 2 part gel cost video was spot on and the repair turned out great. Thanks
Very cool! Thanks for watching and commenting!
👌👍So much time and products to make a good job ! Now I understand better the cost of having a small repair done by a professional, no matter how small. Thank you for opening our eyes.
Glad you found the video to be interesting! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great job came out beautiful 🤙
Thanks so much!
Great great channel. You rock communicating!!
Thanks so much!
Beautiful blend job !!
Thank you so much 😀
Awesome job on the videos and repair thanks
Glad to help, and thanks for the comment!
Great work on the detail overview!!!
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
Great info for every boat owner
Thank you Sir, appreciate it!