Fiberglass Laminator how-to

How to Repair a Gel Coat Chip

Small repairs restore finish.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Small repairs restore finish. In short: clean; sand; mix, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Clean the area.

  2. Sand.

  3. Mix matched gel coat.

  4. Apply.

  5. Cure.

  6. Sand and polish.

Safety reminders for fiberglass laminators

  • Wear respirators
  • Ventilate
  • Wear gloves and long sleeves
  • Store resin safely

Gel coat · Resin · Catalyst · Chopped strand mat · Woven roving · Wet-out: see the full fiberglass laminator glossary.

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