Beneteau touch up paint

[Syversens]

Hey all,

I'm starting to fix some of the old holes and cracks that's been made over the year, such as the cover behind the head and the floor around the head (new screw holes cause of new head) but also put in some new hardware in cockpit. I'm pretty good at getting my marinetex to be flat and looks well but sometimes I get an annoying edge on it and I'd like to sand it...

Before I do that though I'm curious if anyone know of a paint color that will match my hull so if I do put in work on sanding I can get it in same color too... Marinetex is VERY close but its a bit lighter.

thanks!

 

[BigEasy]

You can order a small container of Beneteau gelcoat from Beneteau USA in SC.
You will need to register to use their online parts system, www.spareparts.beneteauUSA.com/controleur.php?action. Or, you can call Beneteau and speak to Ward.

 

[Syversens]

Good idea, I'll check that, never worked with gelcoat, for the repairs I've done already, would that be too thick to apply just for color? I've just been using marinetex since I replaced a torn out dodger button and could drill in it.

 

[BigEasy]

You can apply gelcoat in a number of methods after mixing: apply with a plastic applicator & feather or you can thin it and spray with a "Prevail" sprayer. (available at marine stores and paint stores) With either method, you will have to cover the uncured gelcoat with a plastic cover (saran wrap) or spray a coat of PVA curing agent over the uncured gelcoat to faciliatate the curing process. Will have to sand lightly & polish.

 

[Captn TJ]

You can order a small container of Beneteau gelcoat from Beneteau USA in SC. You will need to register to use their online parts system, www.spareparts.beneteauUSA.com/controleur.php?action. Or, you can call Beneteau and speak to Ward.

Normally I go straight to Bene parts site - in this case you can also get an exact match from iBoats.com

 

[Syversens]

I got it from iBoats, I keep forgetting my Beneteau partsnumber. I'll give this a shot and see how it works, there is one big piece I'll work on this summer that I'll certainly use this for. I think I get the saran wrap and will go that route. thanks!