How should I fix this chip in gelcoat?

[Josh7711]

Thank you in advance for any help.

I got a small ding in the bow of the boat. Is it small enough not to worry about it? How should I go about fixing if I do it myself? Thank you!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 4, 2023 by Josh7711
close up pics first

[solorex]

I've used this.  Pretty easy to work with and is quick.

https://itwperformancepolymers.com/products/marinetex/marine-tex-epoxy-putty

 

 

[Jhucke]

This is a gelcoat issue, not fiberglass. There are color match gelcoat kits available online

[DUKENO1]

https://spectrumcolor.com/collections/patch-paste-kit/products/8793-malibu-axis-white-ccp-13-18?variant=42722969288945

 

not sure about the color but folks have had good results with these kits

[Josh7711]

6 hours ago, solorex said:

I've used this.  Pretty easy to work with and is quick.

https://itwperformancepolymers.com/products/marinetex/marine-tex-epoxy-putty

 

 

thank you!

[Josh7711]

59 minutes ago, DUKENO1 said:

https://spectrumcolor.com/collections/patch-paste-kit/products/8793-malibu-axis-white-ccp-13-18?variant=42722969288945

 

not sure about the color but folks have had good results with these kits

thank you, I think this looks like what i'll get since it's the gelcoat

[wdr]

I just got done with my second fix using the Spectrum kit. The kit is good for 6 months once shipped, maybe a little longer if you put it in the fridge they told me. The kit is 2 ounces which will be 4 times the amount if not more than what you will need for that fix. They are out of FL so it was a 2 day ship for me, more for you out west. Good luck.

[Josh7711]

3 minutes ago, wdr said:

I just got done with my second fix using the Spectrum kit. The kit is good for 6 months once shipped, maybe a little longer if you put it in the fridge they told me. The kit is 2 ounces which will be 4 times the amount if not more than what you will need for that fix. They are out of FL so it was a 2 day ship for me, more for you out west. Good luck.

awesome, good to know, thank you!

[justgary]

14 hours ago, Josh7711 said:

awesome, good to know, thank you!

Your repair will be a bit more technical since it goes under the rub rail.  In order to fix it properly, unscrew the rub rail as far as you need to so it will slide it down and be completely out of your way.  Tape over it to keep drips and dust from it while you wet sand.

[Josh7711]

48 minutes ago, justgary said:

Your repair will be a bit more technical since it goes under the rub rail.  In order to fix it properly, unscrew the rub rail as far as you need to so it will slide it down and be completely out of your way.  Tape over it to keep drips and dust from it while you wet sand.

Thank you for the extra tip. i'll do that. 

[Malibugelcoat]

Make sure before you sand you re tape right up to the touch up to avoid sanding on the existing gel coat. Sanding on the existing gel coat could result in thin gel around the repair. If this happens you’ll need to spray not touch up.