Paint or Gelcoat
Alright everyone....I'm having a mental debate with myself. After spending 4 days compounding, buffing and waxing my '87 Marauder I was hit on the lake by another boat. No structural damage to the fiberglass but I do have chips and scratches in the gelcoat. The shop I took it too says he'll do gelcoat but highly suggests paint since this gelcoat will be very hard to match and blend.
As I was compounding the boat I did find a spot on the starboard side of the boat that was previously fixed. it's from the rub rail to the waterline and about 3' long. Obvious hack job it looks horrible and it was painted to match the old faded and oxidized color. Now it sticks out like a sore thumb.
My whole hull is that 1980's blue. It looks amazing all buffed up and shinning. If I were to paint though I'd opt to pant the bottom white and the sides blue still.
How well does this marine paint hold up. Especially on the bottom?! Or should I save up bite the bullet and do a whole new gel coat?
This is how she looks...
This is how I'd change it
Or.
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