If it's anything like other coatings (like 'paint' that is) then you can usually get a darn good color match from a supplier, if you can provide even a small sample of the existing color. Super easy for regular paints (oil or latex), any paint store or hardware store with paint department can do it these days. Does anyone know if polyurethanes can be done the same way? Never bought any yet but if they are made same way from a couple different bases with colors added then ought to be similar. cheers, John On 11/18/21 7:38 PM, Jason Leckie wrote:
Hi Gary,
I watched this video a while ago about Color matching gel coat, it seems to be a good strategy for such a thing. Actually, This video is part of an 8 part series on gelcoat repair which I found all to be interesting (by BoatworksToday) You may want to check them out.
I haven’t tried doing it myself yet but it’s on the agenda for repairs on my M17.
Cheers, Jason Leckie
Kuma M17
On Thu, Nov 18, 2021 at 7:15 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
GaryF:
The codes would be of minimal help as time, age, heat, UV etc has changed the color of your boat. Color matching is tough, even on a boat only a few years old.
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On Thu, Nov 18, 2021, 6:47 PM Gary Froeschner <msogggf@gmail.com> wrote:
Does anyone know if there are color code numbers for the original gelcoats used on the Montgomerys? I have a 1976 M17 (hull # 095) that is a beautiful Red/Orange that I’m trying to match some touch-up paint.
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