Gelcoat for Hunter 41DS repair in Europe -?

[Febbinge]

Hi,

unfortunately someone bumped into the stern of our Hunter 41DS (2009). We need to repair the gelcoat, a spot of around 3x3 inches.

I found via this forum the Spectrum colour WHITE EXTERIOR AOC 09-12 HUNTER, however they charge almost $500 to ship a quart to the Netherlands.

Is there anyone who knows an alternative gelcoat available in Europe, for a better price? Or a RAL colorcode that can be used?

regards, Frans

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

This may not apply to you at all but roll it around and discard if not applicable.

As I own a Hunter, I always look at Hunters I see in other marinas. The later models all look pure WHITE to me. The same pure white as my 1999 Hunter 310. For the last 10+ years I have been doing small cosmetic touch ups on my gel coat, mostly spider cracks and some voids in the factory application. I have always used white gel coat right off the supplier's shelf. No colour additives whatsoever. It's a 100% perfect match even after 24 years. I know that is supposedly impossible with UV damage to the gel coat but there you have it.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

The forum store sells the correct gel coat for your boat. Gel coat does not dry in air as it requires a wax to cover the gel coat in order for it to dry. The gel coat has a wax solution the covers air from the gel coat allowing the gel coat to dry.

Pictures would be helpful if you can post them here for better responses