THE BEST FILLERS AND PUTTY TO FIX HOLES IN GELCOAT AND FIBERGLASS

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5 ай бұрын

You are going to need fillers and putties for fixing holes or damage in gelcoat and fiberglass, but selecting the RIGHT material for the job can be VERY Confusing! Should you use Polyester? Vinyl ester? or Epoxy? Which is Best? This video will help you take some of the mystery out of choosing the right material for fixing holes in gelcoat and fiberglass. Decades of experience as a Professional Boatbuilder and 100-ton captain have given us the hands on and practical experience to help guide you through the process of repairing your boat, RV or anything else with fiberglass and gelcoat damage. This is a in depth, detailed, full-length video with tons of tips and tricks that we are happy to share with you. Every step is important to achieve a quality job, so sit back and enjoy our Best Fillers and Putties selection guide video!
‪@CruisingTheCut‬ hope you find this helpful!
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@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

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@Art-jw8ho 5 ай бұрын

This information is absolute gold. There are tons of boat repair videos on KZfaq but none presented so clearly and comprehensively. There will be people referencing these videos prior to attempting a repair for years.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! We hope to do a lot more with the channel as it grows. Everyone's support and encouragement is much appreciated!

@Art-jw8ho 5 ай бұрын

Hope you don’t mind I threw up a link to your channel on thehulltruth. I’m sure being in the boating industry you are familiar with the site!

@DaveAdams308 5 ай бұрын

Solid comment brother. Couldn't agree more. Such a down to earth no nonsense guy full of experience and knowledge. Can't buy this stuff. Very glad we've all found it. Amazing. So though and so much experience.

@Art-jw8ho 5 ай бұрын

this channel is like South Main Auto for boat repair lol (if you don’t know who that is and are into car repair I highly recommend it)

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

@@Art-jw8ho Thanks! I will have to check them out.

@streamin2605 5 ай бұрын

Capt. Joe, don't worry about the videos being too long. This is a very useful video that can apply to every boat owner making minor repairs to his own boat if they need too. Even though I know most of what you showed here, I enjoyed watching this one as well. You content is very good and we're enjoying it very much!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, and I am glad you are enjoying the videos!

@jimmyghersi 5 ай бұрын

I truly enjoy the videos and getting tons of value information! Please keep it coming

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do! I appreciate the comment

@chrisgolden2698 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff. I just found your channel and I’m glad I did!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the channel

@davidc7406 5 ай бұрын

Perfect keep the videos coming. Good teacher. Thank you captain.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@markmac9515 5 ай бұрын

Another great video capt Joe. thanks.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@russellfaith8959 5 ай бұрын

Great info once again.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@panagiotisgiannoulis3747 5 ай бұрын

Excellent lesson for us to learn!!! Thanks for that video!!!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment!

@Lumberjacknooj 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff, Joe!! Everything you put out is absolutely great info. You’re doing an awesome job of making it understandable and applicable. I appreciate that

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

@randyg6231 5 ай бұрын

Thank You for the awesome information !! this is going to save me a lot of time come Spring when things thaw out here in Northern Pa. !!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching

@prohan007 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, this is so helpful.

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

@joshedmond2599 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for making these videos, you do a great job with this channel!

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos, and I really appreciate your comment!

@robmill54 2 ай бұрын

I greatly appreciate all of this information. Thanks!

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!thanks for watching!

@stephengarcille4844 5 ай бұрын

Great content! Look forward to meeting you!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, same here!

@stevenbarry1998 2 ай бұрын

Wow this is fantastic information thank you so much

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@nathanielseth 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video! I am going to making a custom fiberglass shower pan and cabinet in my camper and I feel confident after watching these videos!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, and best of luck with your project!

@TimBruce1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing all this info. So much good stuff.

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@melvinrawlings1457 5 ай бұрын

Thank u so much for taking the time to explain all these things to us. Great content. And much love from Maryland❤❤❤. Im about to start my boat project once the weather breaks. I have to replace the flooring in my 1978 Wellcraft so your videos will def come in handy when i go to do so. I will keep u posted on that project considering i will be starting a youtube channel so we shall see lol. Just wanted to say thanks again

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Glad you are enjoying the videos. Wish you the best of luck with your Wellcraft!

@ayrwynharrison898 5 ай бұрын

Great job Captain Joe. Keep the videos coming , great info , technique and presentation. I honestly can't believe how fast the time flies by watching and learning. Reinforcing what I already know and filling in gaps in my knowledge or showing me new techniques and tips..Thank you!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 glad you are enjoying the videos!

@stacymacdonald440 3 ай бұрын

only My second or third vid I have seen of yours...excellently done sir.,,and exactly what I needed TY !!

@FishBumpTV 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad to help!

@southbayproducts5371 8 күн бұрын

New need this info great timing thank you

@FishBumpTV 6 күн бұрын

Glad to help!

@TEXASHANDYMANSVCS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for providing these videos. Great service.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching and commenting

@DaveAdams308 5 ай бұрын

Don't you dare stop with the amazing videos. I wish we had teachers like you at school. Another excellent and very illustrative video session. THANK YOU! 👍

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! More videos coming soon.

@Mike-hr7lo 14 күн бұрын

Absolutely love your videos Capt. Joe, I find them very useful and educational please keep em coming!!!

@FishBumpTV 11 күн бұрын

That's awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!

@potatoesislife6365 Ай бұрын

Thank you for making an extra long video, I'm a new boat owner and everything is new to me. Subscribed

@FishBumpTV Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@jonnyboywalt 4 ай бұрын

Your content is GREAT and much appreciated! This stuff can be so confusing and your videos offer clarity. So thank you!

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the videos!

@doug2202 5 ай бұрын

Another great video. You have a skill that needs to be shared and a hell of a teacher.keep them coming Capt.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you very much!

@davewheeler5850 5 ай бұрын

Another awesome video, very much appreciated 👍🇦🇺

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!Thanks for watching from Australia 🇦🇺!

@user-fk6cx6xw1u 5 ай бұрын

Capt Joe and fish bump family you make it look easy but when doing this material it really takes some where with all timing is everything and a BIG thumbs 👍 on more videos really appreciate your time !

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍I appreciate you watching and commenting!

@douglasbaum1846 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I really appreciate the information and the care that you employ in explaining things very well, especially for the novice diy type. I just bought an old champion bass boat that needs some screw holes repaired so this video is timed perfectly for me. Thanks.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad to help, we just posted another video that you might find helpful. Thanks for watching!

@lizard2425 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding demonstration! Clear and concise.🙂👍👍

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad it was helpful!

@markwynants4255 3 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your help, its a lot but we always have a video for reference later if we missed or forgot anything. Keep up the good work.

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad to help!

@markflynfloat6779 5 ай бұрын

Great video ,tips,discussion. Valuable information. Thanks! I’m doing extensive scratch damage repair from hurricane Sally. As well as thru hull work. This is helpful.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@joenugent3994 11 күн бұрын

Great information. I’m learning a lot!

@FishBumpTV 9 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Kallekoskin 15 күн бұрын

Great content videos of boat repairs

@FishBumpTV 15 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you like the videos!

@jimzois3220 5 ай бұрын

Good job fair informative

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks,Glad it was helpful!

@ponzu_guy 8 күн бұрын

Great video, thank you! Thank you so much for the side-by-side comparisons and highlighting pro/cons and compatibilities of materials. That's super helpful, and so many videos out there on the topic prescribe a specific product. Your test pieces are a great illustration tool, and I also appreciate your tips on cleanup and tool sourcing/maintenance. I'm still working my way back through your channel, but I'd love to see any tips you have for diagnosing what materials an existing boat in need of repairs has used and what materials might be compatible for the fixes.

@ravicabral2522 3 күн бұрын

Another great video. Thanks.

@FishBumpTV 2 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@brandonsmith1752 5 ай бұрын

Your videos are some of the best info out there on the subject. If you get some time could you do a video on applying, mixing, and repairing gel coat for spider cracks on the hull. Keep up the good work.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, that's a great suggestion. I will try to make that happen for you guys!

@hubertanderson7044 5 ай бұрын

Ty for the advice you gave me about my boat it’s all white and has a 6 inch blue ring around the top of it

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome, glad to help!

@dubstylee444 Ай бұрын

Another great video from Captain Joe. would love to see a video on how to fix spider cracking on gel coat. Thanks!

@FishBumpTV Ай бұрын

Great suggestion! Thanks for watching!

@LeonardRinehart 3 ай бұрын

Screw hole through the deck repair answered, thank you.

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad you got it figured out! Thanks for watching!

@Harrybollox 2 ай бұрын

Another superb video, many thanks

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!

@raineydaze4353 4 ай бұрын

Thank so much for the “fluff free” discussion! After a weekend of you tube learning, I want to hear “just the facts.” Excellent delivery style, good camera work as well.

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos. Thanks

@justusbeauchamp4334 5 ай бұрын

I've watched every single glass ing video you've ever made , and followed along the way of the 2900 , your technique and explanations have improved my own skill tremendously, and has taught me to slow down and take my time and it really shows in the final product, love this channel!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

That's awesome, thanks so much for watching! Glad the videos are helping you with your projects!

@drewstarling257 5 ай бұрын

Good stuff well on your way to 300k subscribers

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and encouragement, it is much appreciated!

@user-pz5or1ky3x 3 ай бұрын

Thanks learning a lot the long videos are great.

@FishBumpTV 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them, and I appreciate you watching!

@ebenwiid7140 5 ай бұрын

Eben here from South Africa, I absolutely love your videos and am a new subscriber. Your videos are clear and concise and there is always a huge lot to learn. Thank you for putting this together. I have by accident ended up using a tomato sauce or mustard sauce squeeze bottle for my acetone, it has the little cap for the spout and seals good enough to not evaporate and they come in different sizes.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you and welcome to the channel! I think you might be the first comment we have gotten from South Africa, it is much appreciated!

@dwayneroberts6616 4 ай бұрын

I'm going to be repairing cracks in my hull. I have watched a ton of videos. I have watched your videos and you are my choice of teacher's. I will be following your instructions for my repairs. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge and expertise. I hope I can do as well as you making it look great.

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, and best of luck with your project!

@gguertin145 4 ай бұрын

love the videos! Idea for the future would love to see some gel coat (white or black) with a glitter over not all glitter just a dusting and then I believe it is clear over that. Just a repair section how to would be cool to see.

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@patrickdewitt7819 4 ай бұрын

Nice work thank you for the lessons. I really look forward to watching your videos. I have a Old Town canoe with bottom scratches i would like to fill and re-gel the canoe. should I prime first ?

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad to help! We usually prime when working with wood or new Coosa.I would imagine if your canoe is fiberglass, and it is clean and dry you should be able to start with your filler, or your gelcoat. I hope this helps and best of luck with your project!

@eriko184 4 ай бұрын

The content, tips and demonstrations are very confidence building. As a drywall mudder/taper/finisher and painter by trade, I appreciate the similar techniques but I am learning what actual materials to use for canoe & kayak repairs and restoration. I dream of shop like yours to get going on my own projects. Thank-you for your videos and expertise once again. EPO

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment! The skills you have from doing drywall and paint work should make you a natural at fiberglass and gelcoat! Glad you are finding the videos helpful, and best of luck with your projects!

@Deb351 4 ай бұрын

Great info you can rely on. Hi from California

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, we appreciate you watching from California!

@user-zb1pj9ov3b 4 ай бұрын

Hats off to Logan for keeping up with you Captain! Great video as always. Please don't worry about the length. You have great content and a lot of information to get out there. Please keep up the good work. When are you going to get behind the camera and let Logan show us how he does it?

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! I will tell him you said so, but I think he likes being behind the camera pretty good.

@TheSpadre 5 ай бұрын

You are finding your sweet spot on these videos.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

@DaveAdams308 5 ай бұрын

Yep, agree fully

@72151 5 ай бұрын

Joe is making a library of boat repair videos, not just the fixes, but clear explanations of why. I like the learning process on how to fix things the right way.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

We are working on it! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

@geraldkennedy6364 2 ай бұрын

Hi captain. Thanks for helping me so much with diy on my boat. I have watched other Chanel’s and found them to technical which put me off trying. So thanks again. I do have a question for you I would like to bring my hull back to the original gel coat. But there is multi coats of anti foul. Do you have any tips as to removing the old anti foul. I now thank god I have found your Chanel. Keep up the great work.

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for the kind words! Glad the channel has been helpful to you! I will try to touch on the bottom paint removal methods for you the next time I have an opportunity in a video. The basics though would be to carefully remove the old bottom paint with the correct paint remover or by carefully sanding it off with a vacuum assist sander or grinder. If the gelcoat underneath is in good condition, and is thick enough it can be wet sanded, buffed and polished back to a shine. If it is in poor condition, or to thin, you would have to add more coats of gelcoat, then wet sand, buff and polish it out. I hope this helps and I wish you the best with your future boat projects!

@CruisingTheCut 5 ай бұрын

Hello! Thanks for the shout-out 😀😀 And the info about filling the holes is, as you said, *exactly* what I need. You are most kind 👏👏

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Glad to help you out any way I can! We will be posting more vids related to the kind of work you are doing on Twiggy, so stay tuned.

@andrewiannello6548 5 ай бұрын

This would have to one of the best resin comparison videos out. I've been using predominantly epoxy resin on a stitch and glue design. It's nice to see all the other resins in action with a comprehensive explanation of the pro's and cons based on merit and experience. Saves average Joe having to spend a lot of money doing these tests. I have used a polyester flow coat purchased for a test because I couldn't find the right information I was looking for. I selected a neutral finish coat as I had an outdoor cabinet which I could use the remaining product on. I liked the properties of polyester for bottom side finish coat, UV stable, high impact resistance. My build is just a little 12 foot punt and it will likely get beached on the sand, so I was on the search for something durable but still repairable. My test was on the bond strength to epoxy. A highly contentious subject (poly over epoxy) So I did one sample with epoxy base prepared with scotch Brit only and the other with 40 grit. The 40 grit sample required two additional coats of epoxy to fill the weave suitably so that I could use the 40 grit without cutting the glass. In the end I concluded it could be done, although I was still hesitant because the Scotch Brit sample failed very easily, so it's heavily reliant on the mechanical bond. The key to success is certainly in the preparation and it's likely why people don't recommend it, as you can't control what people do when it comes to prep work. I later found a vid from Andy from boat works today who explained this process very well. I'm about to test the abrasion resistance of a two pack product in Jotun hardtop AX. This is the base white and blue for the remainder of the boat colour scheme. It would be cheaper to me for It's use everywhere on such a small build, it doesn't warrant multiple products, other than the Jotun pengaurd HB primer (predominantly used as a filler, not a primer). I have used and like these products, it has great serviceability as it has unlimited recoat time, making repairs easy. However I'm not sure it has the hardness for running up on the beach, but it's serviceable. I guess where my curiosity leads now....is vinylester over epoxy suitable and is there vinylester gelcoats? My limited research says they are more compatible. The recommendation from builders I'm working with, is antifouling (non shedding type) mixed with thinner to increase hardness. As it becomes much more easily repaired in comparison to two pack paints. No priming etc. We are talking trailer boats not necessarily requiring a true bottom paint/finish, such as gelcoat. Especially considering it's an epoxy build (sealed). There is one interesting piece of knowledge written in the Gougeon brothers blue book. They say that epoxy was designed when prepared correctly to be sprayed directly with modern two pack paints. I found this to be true have done my own tests, I actually found my pengaurd HB primer to be softer (obviously sandable) than the two pack finish! Bond strength was impeccable. However, there ain't many stitch and glue boats you can just paint straight up without a good bog, fair and high fill prime to get a reasonable finish. This was more applicable to your Brite finished boats with the odd pinstripe! I guess I'm telling you this, not to solve my curiosity, but to see the thought process of someone who knows far less and see if there are any lessons in some of these thoughts for your material. I think what we need to move away from a view in society of this is right or wrong. But rather frame it as you have as pro's and cons. I'm a big supporter of knowledge sharing. In that process the truth finds form. Keep up the good work 👌

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Wow, what a thoughtful comment, with lots of insights! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences. I will be doing some tests with vinyl Ester and epoxy very soon, also some poly over epoxy to help answer some of the more frequently asked questions we are getting here on the channel. Thanks so much for watching!

@Resurrectedtrucks 5 ай бұрын

Always super informative!! I've been to paid trade seminars and you're spoiling us with the ease of you tube -thank you- [A request ] could you do a strength and impact test on the different finishing materials over cured lay up... ie. putties ,smoothing coat of resin, gelcoat and whatever your method with a finished great looking exterior gelcoat or paint? My ultimate goal is to make a fiberglass body for a 72 Datsun 510 -in time after a lot of practicing on smaller projects, your teaching is great. thanks Bret

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I will try to get some more testing out for you guys. The Datsun project sounds like a cool one!

@user-zq9ml6ot8u Ай бұрын

Been sanding/grinding the gelcoat off my inside hull and WOW is that stuff tuff! Prep really is a huge portion of the work.

@FishBumpTV Ай бұрын

Yes! Gelcoat is pretty tough stuff! Thanks for watching

@doctorpc4x4 5 ай бұрын

Good Info takes time to deliver so videos need to be sufficent length to impart this knowledge

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! I appreciate the comment!

@KeithLynch-cs4hy 2 ай бұрын

Hello Capt. Joe, great videos! Can you provide some guidance on removing bottom paint and making repairs below waterline?

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I will be helping my brother with his sailboat bottom paint soon. I will try to touch on the process you are looking for soon! Thanks for watching!

@michaelt5082 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your channel. My father was a Naval Chief, his job was hull technician. At five years old he had me in a navy base wood shop he ran at night for the base. Today he would have been looked at as the ultimate maker. God rest his sole. I am about to make a 29.9 feet trawler to travel the loop or part of it. You should consider a new title. Professor! lol. Take care. He taught me all about wood and making with wood but left out the stuff about resin and sheet metal. Well, I learned sheet metal in the HVAC business for 20 years and later learned resin on my own. Thank you for the complete explanation format. I have an old picture of dad standing inside of a mold where he made PT 50 foot fiberglass hulls in Vietnam back in the 60's.

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Wow, very interesting! Thanks so much for sharing! Sounds like a very interesting project you have planned. We see a lot of loopers come through the intra coastal waterway in our part of the Gulf coast. Looks like it would be a very enjoyable thing to do. Best of luck with your project, and thanks for watching!

@Cheers_Warren 5 ай бұрын

Hi Joe , big subjects and one of my favorite issues as so much miss info on fillers and fairing compounds. Despite the great job that West System has done showing how to make your own putties and filler using a ready made poly or epox product is usually way way better. If for no other reason than you get so much better consistency. The additives need time , up to 24 hrs to be fully wet out by the resin so mixing at the last minute just doesn’t give the best long term results. But as you know sometimes you just have to do what ever it takes. Great video Cheers Warren

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes, all good points! Thanks for watching and commenting on the videos. I really appreciate it

@user-zq9ml6ot8u Ай бұрын

great stuff thank you. Even though fiberglass is not used on as many things outside of boats it's extremely useful and strong (Not to mention the other fibers available). The way it can be molded is very cool.

@FishBumpTV Ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for watching!

@victoraxten3761 4 ай бұрын

I started watching fiberglass and boat repair because my Sea Fox got a crack in the deck. I feel confident I would be able to do the repair but my wife is opting to hire a professional service. Thank you for your videos I found them to be very informative and interesting will be able to oversee and understand what gets done on our boat thank you

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Glad the videos helped to understand the process of fiberglass and gelcoat repair. Nothing wrong with having the work done professionally. It it good to know when it is more than you may want take on. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@WereAllThatBored 5 ай бұрын

My favorite tools for filler work tools are a waxed melamine board for mixing, a 4" dry wall knife, a drywall cheese grater for removing "b staged" excess, and cake icing spatulas for fillet shaping. If you have deep pockets Freeman Supply makes amazing fillet shaping tools. Great info as always!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes, all good suggestions! I actually have some tools from freeman, and some others that are very good. Maybe I will make another vid on fairing and shaping fillers in the future and use some of those tools! Thanks for watching

@jesusmelo1472 3 ай бұрын

Great video 🦾🦾🦾😎

@FishBumpTV 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ryanharris6739 2 ай бұрын

Love the videos. What/how would you fill screw holes that you don't have access to the back? I had to remove rod holders under the gunnel in a skiff. If I put anything in the hole it will just fall into the hull.

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos! The 3m high strength filler is very good. I also like a product called formula 27. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@daveforster2162 11 күн бұрын

Hi great video, what is the blue paste hardener and where can i get it thanks

@LambertFick 3 ай бұрын

Ceramic tile or glass makes a great sturdy mixing surface, this is easy to clean.

@FishBumpTV 3 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for watching!

@patg2544 4 ай бұрын

Ild like to see a bass boat transom redo. I know you specifically do sea/inlet boats but maybe an older 80’s-90’s. Also long hull scratches or wider flatter spot like 4-6 inches or more in size.

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I have a 2 part gelcoat repair video series here on the channel. You will have to scroll back a good bit to find it, but they are 2 of our most popular videos. It shows gelcoat repair on scratches simular to what you are describing. Hope they help

@user-lk3zx2px5b 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your videos. I am learning a lot. Which filler is best to use on an aluminum stern drive?

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos! I would recommend epoxy for aluminum stern drive repair. Thanks for watching

@ultimateoutdoors32 5 ай бұрын

You’re videos have been incredibly informational, thank you for all you do! One question here - What resin would you recommend to waterproof plywood for floor decking that will have carpet on it? I initially planned on using polyester to ensure binders in the mat are being broken down, but if there’s no gel coat that’ll be over it, would epoxy be better for it’s water resistant qualities?

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos! Both resins can work, but there is a third option. Vinyl Ester resins block water like epoxy, but will work with csm. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

@frankbailey425 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for a good video on using fairing compounds. I am stumbling thru gelcoat repairs (mostly thremal and stress cracking) on my 22 year old Beneteau sailboat. Apparently thickened gelcoat is not the best way to go when you have "demeled" out the cracks and you are trying to fair them back to flush. I guess I messed that up. Good thing I am practicing on a small removeable hatch first. Not the whole boat. This work is very frustrating and a tougher learning curve than I thought. DIYers can do it but not without some trial and error. Don't expect perfect or professional results. I know I have been and will make lots of first timer mistakes. I am hoping to cut out a few of them and avoid making an unrecoverable mess by learing from professionals. I salute those who can do this well. It ain't easy.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos! Yes, there is a learning curve for sure. It is always best to practice with some inexpensive or non essential parts first if possible. Remember perfect Is really difficult, sometimes good but done is better.

@paulradford4100 5 ай бұрын

I've used pro strand.. a good product

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

I agree, thanks for watching!

@markturner9459 5 ай бұрын

Great video. I'm working on an old ProLine and there are many holes drilled through the gel coat on a horizontal surface. What would you use to fill holes on the horizontal?

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! There is no one filler that is best for every job. We will be making more videos on this subject soon, and maybe show some other option. All the materials we show in the video could potentially work one wY or the other.

@user-fk6cx6xw1u 5 ай бұрын

Fish bump family was also hoping for some pouring foam techniques and tricks that would make the process somewhat easier per say Thanks again from us DIYers

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Great suggestion! I will work on that.

@michaelkenneally7551 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff👍👍 after you glassed the plywood in previous videos,could you fair the fibreglass before gelcoat for a better finish 🤔

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes you can. We are uploading a video on that process right now. It should be available for you to watch soon! Hope it helps and thanks for watching!

@michaelkenneally7551 5 ай бұрын

@@FishBumpTV Thanks Captain👍👍

@boss_hoggbullys 4 ай бұрын

Do you have any videos About Deck screws coming loose and filling them. And replacing screws back in.

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

I don't have a video exactly on that topic, but I would imagine you could you some of the info in the filler selection video to help you. I will try to make a video on this topic soon for you guys. Thanks for Watching!

@lectro88 3 ай бұрын

Dang man that was a Mouth-full(Spanky)line from Little Rascals. You are making me warm up to Poly. How can folks afford $300 a gallon for filler. I am like I said before, Not a beginner and Not a Pro. But You can make 53 minutes pass quickly and easily. Dont ever feel like you need to short cut these Videos, These are packed with well valued content. You MAY have missed a calling in Teaching. I have made or left several comments on other videos. But I can't convey how refreshing it is to watch quality installs by a Pro.

@FishBumpTV 3 ай бұрын

Haha! I used to watch those guys when I was a kid, good stuff man! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@buzsnyder 3 ай бұрын

found the 3m premium on amazon for $197.

@robertmammel5451 4 ай бұрын

I'm in the process of converting a 1973 SeaCamper from I/O to outboard driven. I'd like to see how a pro would plug the large I/O hole in the 2" thick transom.

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@fernandodeanda6108 18 күн бұрын

Can I use 406 with vinylester resin? I have a jet ski with a large crack I want to repair with vinylester then probably use the 406 to make filler

@mikethedesertrat 5 ай бұрын

I'm starting to rebuild a 1975 Reinell. I want to repair and "paint" the hull (exterior) a new color. It's obviously an old gel coat. Can I paint over gel coat? What prep work is required? What type of paint should I use. And, what are the pros and cons. Would love to hear you talk about this topic even if you don't make it a full video. Thanks. Mike.

@FishBumpTV 4 ай бұрын

Yes, you can paint over gelcoat. The surface would need to be thoroughly clean, then sand with 220 grit paper. I like a epoxy based primer like U.S paints Awlgrip 545. Awlgrip makes a very good marine paint system that we have used with good results. I will try to touch more on that subject for you guys soon. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

@mikethedesertrat 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'll look for your additional comments on your video(s).

@mufmtp 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the tips. Do you have a technique to fill in nail holes but on a vertical surface? Just use a thicker filler?

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes, a thicker filler will work better for vertical surfaces. Thanks for watching!

@mufmtp 5 ай бұрын

@@FishBumpTV got it. Thanks !!

@williambusby146 5 ай бұрын

I've seen oriented stranded board (osb) used to build boats. What is your thoughts and recommendations for sealing off the osb to be absolutely water tight bond ? CSM size and woven size ?

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

I have never used osb on any boat work. I would have to do some research on that on. I don't think I would personally use it vs marine plywood. I wish I had more for you on that one. Thanks for watching

@user-fk6cx6xw1u 5 ай бұрын

Fish bump family just curious could you make some quick seat bases on a budget maybe some lids as well I think boats are great when you can buy , build and repair them and not sink tons of money and or go into major debt to enjoy them and still have money left over to enjoy with family and friends God bless Fish bump family Thanks for what you do!

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, I will try to touch on that kind of project soon for you guys.

@daffydaffy7673 5 ай бұрын

A video on how to fix "spider web" looking cracks in the gelcoat would be great

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@fpvunbox5148 21 күн бұрын

is polyester ie regular bondo ok under water lever id being coated with gel coat?

@purebloodnaturalimmunity1995 3 ай бұрын

Subscribed! I have a exposed fiberglass strip where i have constantly beached my jet boat. What product would you recommend? I figure i can maybe just paint a coat of resin or gelcoat over it to protect it. No more beaching it.

@FishBumpTV 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, and welcome to the channel! We used to repair a lot of rental jet skis that had the same problem. If there was a lot of wear into the actual fiberglass, we would always add some new fiberglass to build it back up. Then we would paint or gelcoat it. If it is just starting to wear through the gelcoat, then 2 or 3 coats of gelcoat would seal up the exposed glass fibers and make it look better. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@user-zq9ml6ot8u Ай бұрын

Speaking of sanding/grinding for fiberglass work prep. there is very very little info on KZfaq (that I'm aware of) about sanding/grinding a boat for fiberglass work. meaning the gelcoat, and preparing the fiberglass for a new layer of fiberglass. If you would ever consider such a video these are the questions I have: What is the best way to grind/sand through gelcoat? I have been using a grinder with a 40grit sanding disc and I discovered how important it is to keep the grinder as flat as possible to prevent nicks. What to then do about nicks? Also, there are many difficult to sand areas on a boat. Any tools or suggests for such areas? If you read this thank you very much, I have just heard that sanding and prep is most the work and I think a thorough video about that could be very useful and after much research have not found on KZfaq. thank you

@FishBumpTV Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video suggestion! I with try to do something on the topic of gelcoat sanding and grinding as well as general surface prep.

@chrisbgarrett Ай бұрын

Stupid question,let’s say I have trailer rash on my boat that looks like bullet holes thru gelcoat. If I fill in with a putty like you showed and sand flush,when I put a color matched gelcoat on top,I’ll have a raised surface? So after making repair,I need to sand down so gelcoat has a place to be. Then float over? Then sand and polish? Thanks for videos.

@trevorleeanderson 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your videos...can I fiberglass around hardware cloth? Thanks

@FishBumpTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos! I would imagine you could fiberglass over hardware cloth, but I can't think of a time when I have done that personally. I wish I had a definite answer for you, maybe you could experiment with it first beforehand. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@trevorleeanderson 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@craigwalker9197 2 ай бұрын

I have repaired the fiberglass on the bottom of my boat (6" W x 12" L) and feather-edged the gel coat around the repair. Can I use tinted epoxy and colloidal silica to rebuild the gel coat, and if so, will that seal the fiberglass sufficiently, or do I need to come back with a gel-coat finish over the epoxy? Thanks in advance.

@briangriffith860 6 күн бұрын

What about screw holes that have no backing. Like a hatch. Something that has no bottom? What do you recommend?

@jojinapigkit4680 5 ай бұрын

nice one sir, I truly appreciate it. I learned a lot. but I have one question, what if milled fiber only on polyester resin and no selica? would it still do the job? what does selica do? thanks, have a nice day.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

The fibers add strength, the colloidal silica thickens it. The two seem to work well together. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@jojinapigkit4680 4 ай бұрын

I see, thanks.

@user-wk4cb7lc7l 5 ай бұрын

I use ground garden lime as a filler or filleting with epoxy because it is so strong and light. The lime is also very cheap.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting, I have never heard ofdoingthat before. Thanks for your comment!

@deaconyates2671 Ай бұрын

Very interesting, any downsides you’ve had over the long run? Weight, leaching, expansion or the like?

@jasonsmith7809 5 ай бұрын

What do you think of adding styrene to the 3M vinylester premium to use it as a skim coat? I find that stuff sets up really fast compared to polyester.

@FishBumpTV 5 ай бұрын

I have thinned it with vinyl Ester resin, before. I have not personally thinned with styrene. You could do some test batches or I may try it and see. Thanks for watching