Gelcoat Colour Matching
A durable gelcoat repair also needs to look right. BrainWaves GRP specialises in matching repair gelcoat to the existing finish on yacht hulls, decks and mouldings. We consider the surrounding colour, surface condition and gloss to achieve a repair that blends naturally with the boat.
Original colour references can be useful, but gelcoat changes with age, exposure and previous polishing. We assess the surface around the repair and adjust the colour to suit its present appearance.
White cream and off-white gelcoat
Coloured hull and deck gelcoat
Local colour matching for chips and gouges
Blending around previous repairs where suitable
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A good match involves more than the pigment. Surface preparation, the shape of the repaired area and the finishing process all influence what you see. We combine careful colour matching with gelcoat application, shaping and polishing as part of the repair.
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We provide a mobile repair service from Warsash to suitable marinas and boatyards around Hamble, Gosport, Portsmouth, Lymington and Chichester. Photos help us discuss the job, while final matching is assessed against the actual surface.
Yes. We assess the gelcoat’s current appearance, including ageing and weathering, to choose a repair colour that suits the surrounding surface.
It can provide a starting point, but the original colour may no longer match weathered gelcoat. The actual boat surface is the reference for the finished repair.
Yes. Small differences between whites and creams can be noticeable, so the shade is adjusted to suit the area being repaired.
A photograph helps identify the job but is not a reliable final colour reference. Lighting, camera settings and screens can change how the colour appears.
Sometimes. We need to assess the existing material, condition and surrounding gelcoat before deciding whether refinishing or replacing the repair is appropriate.
This page describes colour matching as part of our repair service. Contact us to discuss your requirements and what we can offer for your particular job.
Send photographs of the damage and surrounding gelcoat to discuss a colour matched repair.
