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Expert: Michael Kakuk - 6/30/2010


Question
I PURCHASED A USED BOAT THAT HAS A DARK MAROON COLORED FIBERGLASS SURFACE. IT ALL LOOKS NICE EXCEPT WHERE A 3" DIA AREA HAS MULTIPLE SCRATCHES THRU THE GEL COAT WHICH ARE NOW A LIGHTER COLOR. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO REPAIR THIS? CAN YOU JUST SAND THE
AREA AND BRING BACK THE DARK COLOR THAN BUFF IT OUT?

Answer
REX....YOU CAN BUFF THE AREA AND THAT WILL REMOVE SOME OF THE SCRATCHES THAT ARE NOT TO DEEP.
BUFFING WILL REMOVE ANY OXIDATION AND BRING UP THE COLOR.

AS FAR AS THE DEEPER SCRATCHES GO THE AREA WOULD REQUIRE SANDING  AND AN APPLICATION OF GEL COAT
WHICH IS EXPENSIVE AND TAKES A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL TO APPLY.


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Michael Kakuk

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I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.

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15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector. 10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.

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Votech School Chief Frame School Hunter Alignment school I-CAR Certified Plastic Repairs Aluminum Repairs

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