Fixing gouge in fiberglass

[Scotty58]

I have a dime size gouge in the side of my nitro. I am going to buy the West Marine Rx Epoxy repair kit and red tint to match the boat. Luckily its in a spot that is not easily seen but would it be dumb to put some metallic flake in the epoxy just to make it less noticeable once its repaired? Didnt know if doing that would compromise the expoxy setting up the way it should?

[Jigfishn10]

Honestly, IMHO, any repair will always look like a repair no mater how well you try and match it.

 

As far as adding fleck in the mix? Like anything, look up to see what the manufacturer recommends, if recommended, then try it on an inconspicuous spot to see how well it blends.

 

Good luck. ?

[GaryH]

Marine Tex is the best I’ve found.