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I was wondering if anyone knows a source for getting gelcoat color matched in small quantities, like a pint. I called Spectrum and they said there minimum quantity for a color match is 1 gallon. The boat is a red 2000 Baja. Thanks
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Well I've checked with both Mini-craft and Spectrum and both can color match to a piece of gel coated glass that I cut out for a speaker installation. Mini-craft has a mininum of one quart and Spectrum requires a 1 gal. min.. Spectrum does have quarts in the original Baja red, but I'm not sure how well it will match because of the age of the boat. Its a 2000 and while its looks great I'm sure the color has changed over the years. So I'm not sure which route I'll take, but I think Mini-craft might be a better choice because of the color matching.
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Are you spraying or doing small nick/gouge repairs? If you are spraying just get white and have a local shop tint it for you. Depending on the boat's age the local match will probably be closer in color.
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I talked to Michigan Fiberglass and they will color match my sample in any quanity, so I'm going to give them a try. Thanks for everyones help I appreciate it.....