What is used to fill scrapes in fiberglass hull?

[Mark42]

I have a 1962 MFG Niagra Delux. There are a few scrapes and scratches in the hull. Some are deep enough to see fiberglass strands. Most are about 1/64 or 1/32 inch deep. The hull is white and was never painted. I just want to fill the scratches with a white epoxy, but can't seem to find colored epoxy. Doesn't matter if the color is an exact match.<br /><br />Should I be using something else or is epoxy the right product to use?<br /><br />I also have been using a power buffer with rubbing compound then #7 polishing compound to remove the white haze on the gelcoat deck and top of gunwhale. So far so good! Can I also buff the hull the same way? <br /><br />This boat will probably only see water 12 - 20 days a year, spending most of its time on the trailer.<br /><br />Thanks for your input!<br /><br />Mark

 

[snapperbait]

Re: What is used to fill scrapes in fiberglass hull?

Sounds like a job for Marine-tex ....<br /><br />Available right here in the Iboats Mega Mall, west marine, boatersworld, boat u.s., and a bunch of others, maybe even wal-mart...

 

[Mark42]

Re: What is used to fill scrapes in fiberglass hull?

Snapperbait,<br /><br />Thanks for the info. I figured epoxy was the right product, but was not sure. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Mark