Color matching that old gelcoat, any tips to get the perfect color match

[scubatelco]

I have done a few small gelcoat areas and never seem to get the color to match the orginal. Do you guys have any t ricks or tips to get the perfect match in color?

[merklerob]

gel coat blender can color match off the boat or a sample. that the good part. the bad is it will require a gallon purchase and cost $2-300

[North Texas Fiberglass]

What you need to get is a color adjustment kit. They can be purchased at http://WWW.SpectrumColor.com

Or you can take off a piece of gelcote, it needs to be at least 2 inches X 2 inches if not slightly bigger. Just make sure it is sanded and buffed as good as possible before you send it to them.

[jm35475]

auto paint dealer can put camera on there and get pretty close.then get a small canof acrylic enamel, apply with toothpick or small brush.i use ppg and dupont.