Add new without repainting all?
 

I am going to install a new forward cockpit, dash and partial front deck after i cut out the old one. I would like to do most of the glass work before I do this to include building the dash (done), deck, throttle quadrant, etc.....glassing it, painting it, mounting most of the gauges, pre-wiring it, and then dropping the assembly into the boat.

My question is: is it possible to blend in the existing white deck color with the new construction? Do I have to go to a paint shop with a piece of the old deck so they can mix paint to match like they do for homes?

Question 2 - Assuming the match in paint can be made - what about the clear coat that goes on next? How do you blend that in to the existing clear so there is no visible discontinuity?

Thanks in advance.....TJ

Re: Add new without repainting all?
 

Is your boat painted on the dash? Most are Gell.

Jon

Re: Add new without repainting all?
 

Its all Gell.

Re: Add new without repainting all?
 

What kind of boat?
Some gels can be matched with factory color, however age will discolor.

Re: Add new without repainting all?
 

If the deck and hull are separated by rub rail, the deck can be painted separately w/o being noticeably different from the hull assume you matched the color w/cutout sample as you mentioned. You don't want to blend paint to gel unless there is a good breaking point b/t them i.e. 90 degree radius or style line. G$

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is it possible to do my additions in gelcoat and then meld it into the existing gel?

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oh yes just will require more wet sanding and polishing

Re: Add new without repainting all?
 

That is the correct way to make this repair..Blend the new glecoat into the old. Getting the color match is the real trick.