Professional gelcoat chip repair for larger chips with laminate exposed. We rebuild the damaged area, restore the smooth finish, and match your boat’s original color for a seamless repair.
Moderate gelcoat chips are larger than surface nicks and often expose the fiberglass laminate beneath the gelcoat. If left unrepaired, water can penetrate the laminate, leading to oxidation, delamination, and more expensive repairs. We rebuild the damaged area with marine-grade materials and match the exact color for a smooth, durable, like-new finish.
Chips bigger than a dime with exposed fiberglass laminate or multiple layers.
Once a chip breaks through the gelcoat, the fiberglass underneath is open to water, and left alone it can lead to oxidation and delamination. We check the laminate for damage, rebuild the chip slightly proud with marine-grade materials, sand it flush with the surrounding surface, and finish with gelcoat tinted to your boat as it looks today.
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Chips along edges, rub rails and high-contact areas caused by docks, trailers or bumpers.
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Chips above or below the waterline that are exposed to constant moisture.
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Larger chips from collisions, hits or dropped equipment.
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Areas with repeated larger chips or widespread pitting and surface damage.
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We use proven marine repair techniques and high-quality materials to ensure a seamless, long-lasting finish.
We evaluate the chip size, depth and condition to determine the best repair method.
We fill and rebuild with marine-grade materials and shape it to match the original contours.
We match the exact gelcoat color and blend the repair into the surrounding area.
We wet sand and polish for a smooth, glossy, like-new finish that lasts.
See real examples of moderate gelcoat chip repairs we’ve completed for boaters across Tampa Bay.
Surface Scratches
Remove light scratches and scuffs from everyday use.
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Edge & Rub Rail Damage
Fix chips and damage along edges, corners and rub rails.
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Waterline Chips
Repair chips above or below the waterline.
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Multiple Chips & Pitting
Restore areas with multiple chips or surface pitting.
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With over 50 years of fiberglass repair experience, we deliver high-quality results that keep your boat looking its best. From small chips to full cosmetic restorations, we’re the team boaters across Tampa Bay trust.
It depends on the size and depth of the chip, whether the laminate underneath is damaged, where it is on the boat and how hard the color is to match. Send us a photo or book an inspection and we’ll give you a firm quote before any work starts.
The goal is that it isn’t. We build the chip back up slightly proud, sand it flush with the surrounding surface, then wet sand and polish until the gloss and texture match, so the edge of the repair disappears.
Yes. We tint the gelcoat to your boat as it is today, not to the factory color code, because sun and age shift the original shade. We test the match on the hull before we apply it.
Most moderate chip repairs take one to two days, mostly for cure time between filling, gelcoating and finishing. If the laminate needs repair first or there are several chips, we give you a timeline with the quote.
Yes. The exposed laminate has to be dried out and sealed before the chip is filled, so these repairs are usually done with the boat hauled out. We’ll inspect it and recommend the right approach.
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Have a gelcoat chip that’s through to the fiberglass, need a quote, or ready to schedule? Fill out the form or give us a call — we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Your boat deserves the best, and we’re here to make it happen.
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