Our Boat Repair and Restoration Process
Before any boat repair, fiberglass repair, gelcoat repair, or refinishing work begins, we inspect the boat carefully and prepare the surface properly. A clean, well-prepared surface helps ensure a stronger repair and a better final finish.
- We wash and clean the boat to remove salt, dirt, wax, and surface contaminants.
- We inspect the boat for cracks, chips, dings, fiberglass damage, soft spots, and surface problems.
- We identify repairs that may affect structural strength, appearance, or long-term durability.
- We repair chips, dings, cracks, and damaged areas before refinishing begins.
- We use epoxy-based fillers and bonding agents for strong, stable repairs.
- We apply primer based on surface condition, repair needs, and the selected finish system.
- We apply base coats for proper coverage and a clean, consistent finish.
- When appropriate, we add clear coat based on the project scope, finish goal, and budget.
- We can also provide painted boot stripes, vinyl boot stripes, boat decals, and boat name application.
- We finish with a surface designed to be easier to clean, maintain, and protect over time.
Boat Fiberglass Repair
Custom Marine Finishes provides professional boat fiberglass repair for cracks, chips, dings, impact damage, surface defects, and structural fiberglass concerns.
Every repair is evaluated based on the damage, location, surface condition, and materials required. We use epoxy-based repair products because they provide greater strength and stability compared with standard polyester fillers.
Our qualifying fiberglass repairs are backed by a 3 to 5-year guarantee.
Gelcoat Repair for Boats
We provide professional gelcoat repair for scratches, chips, cracks, blistering, fading, oxidation, and worn marine surfaces.
Our team uses factory-mixed gelcoats whenever possible to achieve the best color match and finish. Because gelcoat color changes over time from sun exposure, oxidation, age, and previous maintenance, an exact match cannot always be guaranteed. In some cases, the repaired area may become more visible over time.
Qualifying gelcoat repairs are backed by a 3 to 5-year guarantee against cracking and blistering.
- Gelcoat chip and scratch repair
- Gelcoat crack and blister repair
- Factory-mixed gelcoat color matching
- Oxidation and surface restoration
- Repair work for worn or damaged marine finishes
- 3 to 5-year guarantee on qualifying repairs
