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Old 09-10-2021, 01:39 PM   #1
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Default Gel Color for 2001 4600?

Anyone have a link, color code or tips for getting a premixed can of Gelcoat? I'd rather get an OEM premix then trying to match it myself.

I was hoping Spectrum could do it but Maxum isn't on their premix listing.
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Old 09-10-2021, 01:59 PM   #2
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Dream white is what I was told for my 3700

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Old 09-10-2021, 07:27 PM   #3
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Realize your boat is 20 years old. Even if you had an OEM premix it probably wouldn't match due to 20 years of fading in the sun. A pro can match it perfectly.
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I dont believe GelCoat fades... It def gets UV oxidation on its top coat, but a buffing usually brings out the true color.

However, I do seem to recall really old boats usually having a tired yellow look to them...

Any other takers on "Does Gel Coat Fade" vote? (=
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Believe what you want. I know first hand. I good friend has done repairs on a couple of my boats including my 4600 and color matching is always required. Even on different areas of the boat. That is if you want the work to look perfect.
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Old 09-10-2021, 08:24 PM   #6
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Its all good either way. Not denying it does fad. I did autobody for a few years so I know paint fades, I was just more under the impression that gelcoat is alot more UV resistant.

I've heard lots of success with premixed stuff from Spectrum.
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