One trick is to add various tints to the gelcoat paste, without hardener, till it matches the boat. Get the color right for a large batch, by putting a dab on the boat and wipe it off. Then you take a small amount to make your repair, add the proper amount of hardener, apply. Label the rest and store for future touchups. Some people are better at color matching than others. You need to be either skilled or very determined, patient, and persevering. I found I could get it close, but I can always see my repairs.
Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Knowles" <r...@sailpower.ca> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 10:26:44 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Touch-up paint which matches gelcoat on deck of anLF38 Gary: Even if someone tries it and it matches their boat perfectly, there is an even chance that, although it may be close, it will not match your boat. Best way I have found is to mix the gel and colours in a ziplock bag which can be set beside the deck near the repair to check, and further colour added and mixed in as appropriate. I'm not very good with messy stuff but that sure helps. Rich -----Original Message----- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 11:08 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Touch-up paint which matches gelcoat on deck of anLF38 I remember a post which had the "mix" for matching C&C gelcoat - obviously the generic non faded version: One cap gelcoat 6 drops brown, 3 yellow, and 2 black. Haven't tried it, hope someone can, I have some touch up to do.... Gary Nylander ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Knowles" <r...@sailpower.ca> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 8:18 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Touch-up paint which matches gelcoat on deck of anLF38 > There is no one answer to your question. Gelcoat colours vary subtly from > boat to boat, year to year and the sun plays a big role in how they fade. > > I suggest getting a gelcoat kit which includes the dyes and mixing your > own. > There are lots of tips on the internet. > > > Rich Knowles > INDIGO - LF38 > Halifax, NS > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] > On Behalf Of Nick Blouin > Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 9:12 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List Touch-up paint which matches gelcoat on deck of an LF38 > > Hi everyone, > > I epoxy filled a few screw holes on deck, now it's time to paint the > tiny repairs. Would anyone know the brand/colour code which best > matches the gelcoat on the deck of a Landfall 38? > > Thanks in advance, > > Nick Blouin > s/v Parbleu! > 1980 C&C Landfall 38 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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