Boat Gelcoat Repair On Vertical Surface [MATERIALS LIST👇] | BoatUS

If you replace an antenna or other item topsides on your boat, you'll be left with an unsightly hole. But did you know you can easily fix the damaged gelcoat yourself? Yes, really! In this video we'll show you how to make a boat gelcoat repair on vertical surface. We've already covered how to do gelcoat repair on flat surfaces (link in video). Repairing topsides gelcoat is very similar but requires a few extra techniques to keep the gelcoat from running. BoatUS Magazine associate editor Mark Corke shows you how to make a seamless gel coat repair on your own boat. If you can sand and use a paintbrush, you can easily do this It just requires a few tools and materials and a little time and patience to get a professional looking finish. For more information, visit https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice Read more about gelcoat and gelcoat repair: https://www.boatus.com/Search?term=gelcoat MATERIALS ⚓ Disposable respirator: https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Sanding-and-Fiberglass-Valved-Respirator-8511HA1-C-PS/202080145 ⚓ Acetone: I used an Evercoat product, lbut any acetone is fine: http://www.evercoat.com/product-detail/base-part/100581/us/ ⚓ Random Orbit Sander: https://www.portercable.com/products/power-tools/woodworking-tools/sanders/5-random-orbit-sander/382 ⚓ Filler: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/Dynatron-Dynalite-Body-Filler/?N=5002385+3293242367&rt=rud ⚓ Blue painters tape: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/All-3M-Products/?N=5002385+8709316+8711017+8740610+8743717+3294603283+3294857497&rt=r3 ⚓ Dremel rotary tool: https://www.dremel.com/en_US/products/-/show-product/tools/200-series-rotary-tool ⚓ Dremel bit: https://www.dremel.com/en_US/products/-/show-product/accessories/7150-diamond-wheel-points ⚓ Gelcoat for almost any premixed boat color: https://www.iboats.com/shop/paint-and-maintenance/fiberglass-and-epoxy-boat-repair/boat-gel-coat-repair.html (Comes with catalyst) ⚓ Syringes: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Monoject-Curved-Tip-Syringe-12mL-Pack-of-4/500588759 ⚓ Foam Brushes: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jen-2-in-Poly-Foam-Brush-48-Case-4253/205034174 ⚓ Plastic mixing sticks: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-system--mixing-sticks-8-pack--318287?cm_mmc=PS-_-Google-_-GSC%3ENonB%3EProduct%2520Type-_-318287&product_id=318287&creative=108421551244&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7qn1BRDqARIsAKMbHDbN_kRv1Zu0bECYXg7YBrIYKjVPD_pCYMSb8cmgGhkKAym9F ⚓ Mylar Sheets: https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Mylar-Sheets-Craft-Cutters/dp/B01BH76J36 ⚓ Wet/Dry Sandpaper (also available at any home improvement store): https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--wetordry-sandpaper-sheets-assorted--18359208?cm_mmc=PS-_-Google-_-GSC%3ENonB%3EVendors-_-18359208&product_id=18359208&creative=108421561444&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7qn1BRDqARIsAKMbHDZQHJiyunYVeJYAWmYlbKUXu0bD4P6THGX4WLozGnDIYGwtt5rDcBsaAojzEALw_wcB ⚓ Polishing compound: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--perfect-it-ex-rubbing-compound-quart--15654445?recordNum=2 ⚓ Buffing machine. The one I have is no longer available, but this is the equivalent: https://www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/polishers-shears-and-nibblers/7--9-variable-speed-polisher-with-soft-start/dwp849x ⚓ Compounding pad: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--perfect-it-foam-compounding-pad--10346971?recordNum=3 ⚓ Polishing pad: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--perfect-it-double-sided-quick-connect-foam-polishing-pad-8--15654510?recordNum=4 ⚓ Polish / Glaze: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Marine-Finesse-it-II-Glaze/?N=5002385+3293242387&rt=rud ⚓ Collinite Wax (bottle looks different now): https://www.westmarine.com/buy/collinite--no-925-fiberglass-boat-wax--4758322 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #gelcoat #gelcoatrepair #boatus