I have a bottle of gelcoat paste (GCP, Seattle WA) that I am trying to use to fill scratches on the hull bottoms. While the paste matches my boat color perfectly, the paste is a bit too thick, in my opinion. Can anyone tell me what type of solvent I can use to thin this paste so that it spreads more evenly? I have access to a whole array of organic solvents so please let me know if you have tried to thin this stuff. Maybe I just have to expect that it won't spread very well and I will have to do more sanding than I really want.

Finally, one of my boards looks like something took a bite out of the trailing edge (figuratively speaking). I am having a heck of a time filling this in.

I really appreciate the help people provide on this site. My questions are naive since I am new to many aspects of sailing and sailboat repair.


Thanks in advance.

Bob Klein
Inter 18