Matching Pigments

[puttputt]

Sirs,

I have recenlty repaired some chips in the gelcoat using Plastic Padding Gelcoat Filler. After about twelve months they have gone yellow, polishing would sort this, but is there a better recommendation to start with?

Thanks in advance.

[Neville]

Plastic padding gelcoat filler is really just an easily available, easy to use quick fix.

Best way is to purchase a small amount of white gelcoat , add wax solution & thickener (if required), and apply.

Alternatively buy white flowcoat (this has the wax in already) Wax makes the gelcoat cure on the outside - or it will always remain slightly tacky.

This should not yellow like PP does.




good luck.

[puttputt]

Thankyou.

If PP is turning too yellow over time, which of these would you choose?
Polyester Flowcoat

[puttputt]

Have been recommended 'Super White'. To obtain order 'Pure White' and add Sooppa White to the order form. Is this going to far the other way?

[Neville]

Hi, Best way would be to speak to the manufacturer of your boat and find out what colour (and manufacturer ) they used. Also remmeber the colour charts online are not as good as seeing the colour on a paper chart or in the tin. We use Llewelen Ryeland gelcoats and the online colour chart is quite different to the paper one.

Sorry to make things more complicated !

[puttputt]

Thanks Nev, report pending....