[C320-list] Patch paste white 1995 / 2004

[Scott Lagerquist]

Tim,

I am working the same project.  Chips on the stern right on the edge.  I used Evercoat Marine polyester gelcoat repair paste that came in a kit. The paste is thick enough to hold its shape on corners.  The downside is you have to mix to match the color.  I start by mixing the bright white into the clear gelcoat paste, then I take a drop of blue, red, and yellow pigment and mix it in a separate waxed paper cup.  I then use a clean tooth pick to put a minimal amount of color and then add it to the white gel paste until I can’t tell the difference between the hull color and new gelcoat mix.  Works fairly well.  The kit comes with plastic sheets to place over the repair to get a smooth finish.  There are some great videos online that teach various techniques for making such repairs.  Best of luck!

Scott Lagerquist
Sea Esta
1994, #39
San Diego CA

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> On Oct 26, 2017, at 10:30 AM, Timothy Osburn <tosburn1958 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Since we're on this topic, I bought the gelcoat paste to repair some
> chipped spots on the stern.  However, the spots are right on the
> transom/hull edge.  Is the paste thick enough that I should be able to form
> the edge or will I need to rig up some kind of a mold?  Has anyone else had
> this issue?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tim
> Alibi
> #401
> 
> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 12:38 PM, Timothy Woods <woodstimothya at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Jeff,
>> 
>> its hull 375 built June of 1996.
>> 
>> Tim
>> 
>>> On Oct 26, 2017 11:04 AM, "Jeff Hare" <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> You can decode your Hull ID using this information from our website:
>>> 
>>> https://c320.org/page.php/_RM_hull-id-decoder
>>> 
>>> -Jeff
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>> Behalf Of Louis Spitz
>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 4:25 PM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Patch paste white 1995 / 2004
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> So I’m trying to decide whether to get the Catalina White Spectrum 2 oz.
>>> kit for $30, or buy direct from Catalina -pint for $30 (you have to buy
>> the
>>> catalyst separately)(I called Catalina Yachts, and they said they only
>> used
>>> one color white for 1995.
>>> First problem is that Spectrum has 2 white kits for1995 Catalina (i.e.
>>> model 1989-1995, and a different color kit for model 1995 -2004. The last
>>> four numbers  of my boat’s HIN are G495 Which I can’t interpret).
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Louis Spitz
>>> ‘Merry Chase’ #195, 1995
>>> 
>>>> On Oct 17, 2017, at 4:45 PM, sail-ability sail-ability <
>>> sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>  So a few feet away is a FACTORY job....10 feet away is as good as a
>>>>  FACTORY job!! Very timely info as I'm intending to fill in several
>>>>  voids showing up in the deck gelcoat. thanks
>>>> 
>>>>  Cheers
>>>> 
>>>>  JohnM
>>>> 
>>>>  1999#574
>>>> 
>>>>    ---------- Original Message ----------
>>>>    From: Timothy Woods <woodstimothya at gmail.com>
>>>>    Date: October 17, 2017 at 9:47 AM
>>>>    Group,
>>>>    I've had the time to test the Spectrum white gelcoat paste and very
>>>>    I'm
>>>>    pleased with the results. (John was right, thanks.) On the deck its
>>>>    almost
>>>>    perfect, and thanks to many years of sun on the hull sides its
>> close
>>>>    enough
>>>>    if you walk a few feet away you don't really notice it.
>>>>    Thanks for the help, Tim
>>> 
>>> 
>>