Some fiberglass/resin matrices can absorb water over time — often with disastrous results. Consider applying a barrier coating, such as Pettit Protect 4700/4701, if you wet-store your boat to help ...

Painting a boat isn't just cosmetic-color choice, prep work and hardware removal all impact durability and long-term results. The post Boat Painting Tips: Avoid Print-Through and Paint Failure ...

Rod and Custom magazine shows you in step-by-step detail on how to prepare a fiberglass body for its paint job.

After priming, the metal was sanded with 400-grit just like the fiberglass and made ready for the sealer step. At that point, both the sheet-metal and fiberglass parts were sprayed with base coat ...

Also, painting adjacent panels can help with color matching. ... Greg’s previous employment working on high-end fiberglass boats provided useful experience for fiberglass repairs on Corvettes.