In this part of our Gel Coat Repair series, we focus on matching gel coat colors to ensure your boat or any fiberglass part looks as good as new. Whether you're dealing with chips, scratches, or dings, getting the color match right is crucial for a seamless repair. There are two main approaches to color matching your gel coat - having a custom color mixed by professionals or taking the DIY route by mixing your own colors using pigments with a white, clear or colored gel coat.

Color Matching 

There are a few options with having us match your gel coat for a repair. First, we have a gel coat color guide that we can send out to help you find the perfect color. You can see these color options on our website as well. Just be aware that every computer screen is different.

Second is to go down to Sherwin Williams paint store to find a color that best matches your old gel coat. We can match many colors that Sherwin Williams offers. 

Third option is that if you have a piece of the old gel coat, you can send it to us and we can match it. It just needs to be at least the size of a quarter. 

Have more questions about gel coat color matching? You can contact us at sales@fiberglasswarehouse.com or see the colors on our website HERE

Mixing Your Own Colors

An alternative to our color matching system is buying a neutral based or white gel coat and adding pigments to get as close to your color as possible. We have quite a few pigment colors available. Also, you can choose one of our custom colors from the chart below. 

We have several trouble shooting blog posts as well as a Basic Gel Coat Guide that you don't want to miss! See below-

Gel Coat Troubleshooting Part 1

Gel Coat Troubleshooting Part 2

Gel Coat Troubleshooting Part 3

Gel Coat Troubleshooting Part 4

Basic Gel Coat Guide

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