Gel Coat Repair &
Colour Matching
Chips, scratches, and surface damage professionally restored to a flawless finish — with precision colour matching for all vessel types. Performed by Okanagan Marine Guys in Kelowna and across the Okanagan.
Gel Coat Damage We Repair
If it's surface damage to your gel coat, we can fix it — and match it so precisely you won't know the repair was ever there.
Chips & Gouges
Impact chips from dock lines, debris, or grounding events that expose the underlying fibreglass. Left untreated, they let water penetrate and expand. We fill, fair, and colour-match to invisible.
Scratches & Scuffs
Gel coat scratches from dock rubs, trailer guides, or contact with other boats. Surface-level scratches can often be polished out, but deeper ones need proper gel coat repair to restore the surface correctly.
Crazing & Spider Cracks
Fine surface cracks that spread outward from a stress point — often from impacts, flex, or age. We address the underlying cause, open the cracks properly, fill them, and refinish the surface for a clean result.
Oxidation & Fading
Years of UV exposure chalk and oxidize gel coat, leaving it dull, chalky, and uneven. Where polishing alone isn't enough, we restore the surface with fresh gel coat matched to your boat's original colour.
Blister Repairs
Osmotic blistering below the waterline left untreated will continue to grow and spread. We open, dry, and fill blisters properly before applying a matched gel coat finish — stopping the damage before it gets worse.
General Surface Restoration
Worn sections, old patches, or areas that just don't look right — we assess, repair, and refinish to bring the surface back to a consistent, clean standard across the whole area.
Don't Let Small Damage Become a Big Problem
Gel coat is your boat's first and only line of defence against water intrusion into the fibreglass laminate. A chip or crack that looks cosmetic on the surface can allow water in — and once water gets into the substrate, you're looking at a far more expensive repair down the road.
We fix gel coat properly — not with a quick fill-and-spray that peels off after a season. Every repair is colour-matched, finished to blend seamlessly, and polished to match the surrounding gelcoat so you can't tell the work was ever done.
Stops water intrusion before it reaches the fibreglass laminate
Preserves resale value — damaged gel coat is a red flag for buyers
Correct prep and application means the repair lasts, not just looks good
Assess & Prepare
We assess the damage, sand back to clean gel coat or fibreglass, and prep the area so the repair has a solid foundation to bond to.
Colour Match
We mix gel coat to match your boat's exact hull colour — accounting for fading and age so the repair blends, not stands out.
Fill & Build
Gel coat is applied in layers — allowing proper cure between coats to build up the repair to the correct surface level.
Sand, Polish & Blend
We wet-sand through progressive grits then compound and polish until the repair is invisible and the surface gloss matches the surrounding hull.
Matched So Well You Won't Find the Repair
Colour matching is the hardest part of gel coat repair — and where most DIY repairs and rushed jobs fall apart. We mix custom gel coat to account for your boat's specific colour, the natural aging and fading of the surrounding surface, and the finish texture of the hull.
Custom-mixed gel coat for each boat — no off-the-shelf colour guessing
We account for UV fade and weathering so the repair blends seamlessly
Final polish brings the surface sheen to match the surrounding hull
Works on all gel coat colours — white, dark hulls, two-tone, and custom finishes
Common Hull Colours We Match
Yacht White
Cream
Silver Gray
Charcoal
Deep Navy
Royal Blue
Bright Blue
Forest Grn
Burgundy
Tan/Sand
Black
Two-Tone
Custom and uncommon colours matched — call us to discuss your specific hull.
Repairs That Actually Last
Gel coat repair done right takes patience — proper prep, correct gel coat mixing, careful application in layers, and thorough finishing. We don't rush it. The goal is a repair that holds up for years, not just long enough to impress at the marina.
No shortcuts on prep — the repair is only as good as what's underneath it
Custom colour mixing for every job — we match to your actual hull, not a generic swatch
Multi-stage finishing — sanded and polished to match the surrounding gel coat sheen
All vessel types handled — fibreglass hulls, decks, cabin sides, transoms, and more
Mobile across the Okanagan or at our Aqua Boat Club indoor bay in Kelowna
Before vs. After — What Changes
Before
After
Gel Coat Repair Questions
Common questions about gel coat repair and colour matching. Call us if you're not sure — we're happy to take a look and advise.
Call 236-499-0008Gel Coat Repair Across the Okanagan
Mobile to your marina, driveway, or storage facility — or drop your boat at Aqua Boat Club, Kelowna.
Get a Gel Coat Repair Quote
Call or send us a photo of the damage and we'll get back to you with an honest assessment and pricing. Mobile Okanagan-wide or at our indoor Aqua Boat Club bay.
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–4pm · 560 Truswell Rd, Kelowna BC