Category Archives: Gelcoat

What is the best paint for my boat?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

A lot of factors contribute to what paint is best for your boat: Are you painting the entire boat, or just the bottom? Are you in fresh water or salt water? Is your boat trailered? What is on the bottom … Continue reading →

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How to Repair a Gelcoat Scratch or Hole

Posted on September 5, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

When looking at a scratch in the gelcoat, you need to determine whether it is a surface scratch or a deep scratch. The reason being is that surface scratches can easily be buffed with a rubbing compound as opposed to … Continue reading →

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Removing Stains from Gelcoat

Posted on September 5, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

A gelcoat surface is a very smooth, mirror-like finish when it is new. As gelcoat ages, it becomes porous which means the more easily it stains, the worse it looks and the harder it is to clean. Most all gelcoat … Continue reading →

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How to Use Metal Flake in Gel Coat

Posted on July 23, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Gel coat is a resin that is pigmented with color. The consistency of gel coat is very thick and is best applied with a spray gun. Metal flake is commonly used in clear gel coat for that “bass boat” look; … Continue reading →

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Gel Coat Color Match Chart

Posted on July 17, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Use the color chart below to determine how to tint your gel coat. Use the base color shown above and then add the corresponding gel coat tint (gel coat coloring agent) . For smaller repairs you should consider a gelcoat repair … Continue reading →

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How do I know if my boat has gelcoat on it or paint?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Fiberglass is what is used as the base of the boat. These are the strands underneath the gelcoat that you typically do not see. (unless there is a gouge!) Over the fiberglass usually gelcoat is applied at the factory. If … Continue reading →

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How to Apply Gelcoat

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Below you will find a detailed gel coat preparation guide on how to apply gelcoat to your boat RV or other surface. Take steps to cover and protect the rest of the boat before starting. When working on the deck … Continue reading →

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Gelcoat Repair Kit Instructions

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Instructions and Color Match Chart For Evercoat Gelcoat Repair Kits There are two Evercoat gelcoat repair kits available: Large Gelcoat Repair Kit, which contains 4 oz. of polyester gelcoat paste with liquid hardener, coloring agents, cleaning solvents, mixing cup and … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Fiberglass Mold

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

  HOW TO Make a fiberglass mold The Plug In order to have a form from which to develop your mold, you must either build the article from scratch using wood, plaster, polyester putty, formica, sheet metal, etc. or you must … Continue reading →

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Maintaining and Restoring Your Gelcoat

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Gelcoat Restoration Guide Keep your gelcoat in good condition by using these 4 steps: As you haul your boat out of storage you may want to get the gelcoat shining once again. Use the steps below as needed: New Boats: … Continue reading →

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