Has anybody matched correctly the topsides gelcoat colour of a P27? It's sort of grey with a greenish (or is it khaki-ish?) tint to it. I've tried using a set of RAL colour swatches but what I got was much too light, so I've tried tinting it and got nowhere! Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Pete Taylor, Pied Piper

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Hi Peter, I have Parker # 138 and the topsides is a paint. Long ago I asked Bill Parker and he referenced an Interlux #. (I may have it in my notes somewhere.) ... Anyway.. I simply refinished with a similar color non-skid.....a couple nyears back, I refinished again..I used a more aqua color...you can see it if you reference my posts with changing to a larger engine by Martin Watson.

Clean up surface with a good wash...sand if needed and be sure to use a tape that seals edges ..not simply masking tape.. I have used electricians black plastic tape (don't stretch it) ...now I found a product called Gator Tape that seals perfectly..no fuzzy lines. Just follow the old paint lines.

Marv Kowalewski

Parker #138 The Happyseal

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Hi Marvin, thank you for your quick reply, but I think you're referring to the non slip paint applied to the topsides gel coat. It's the colour of the gel coat I'm after. Pete

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As you're in Christchurch, you could pop along to Blue Gee  in Poole to see if they can help you - they do a clear gel coat with various tints (see here )

Thanks Geoff, unfortunately Blue Gee have moved to somewhere near Winchester so not local any more! (Not that Winchester is that far away!)If I draw a blank I'll have to give them a try. Thanks again, Pete

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