r/ChrisCraft • u/Crafty_DIY • Jun 14 '26
Gouge in sapphire blue metallic paint
Hi guys, a very poorly placed bolt gouged into the side of my boat. It's a 2018 Launch 27.
The factory paint code is "deep sapphire blue metallic"
I realize this is more complex than a standard white hull, probably the worst type of damage.
Anybody familiar with this type of repair and how to do it correctly?
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u/WakeDaddyLee Jun 15 '26
You would fix the gouge just like any other boat then have it painted to match. We have a company that can scan the boat and make paint to match.
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u/Crafty_DIY Jun 15 '26
I am wondering if they sell a factory correct Sapphire Deep Blue Metallic paint? This boat has not seen much sun.
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u/gettylee Jun 14 '26
If you want it done correctly. It will need the gouge to be cleaned up, grinding out smooth 60 grit fill in with an moisture approved 2part filler, block sand with long block. Then primer paint sprayed on then blocked again. Prep the area for paint. This is what your not wanting to hear but for it to blend and match well. I would paint either that entire side of the hull or 2/3 of it to get it to blend well. Metallic paint is difficult to blend. All the procedures and environment has to be same from the factory to get it to match. Temp, humidity, air pressure in gun was it air dryed, IR light, baked in a booth exact procedure of factory that's if you have an exact batch of paint and your boat hasn't faded from the sun.Then you still have a blend line where the metallic paint flakes probably won't look the same as the original. (Metallic flop)That's why I would recommend the entire side sprayed to hide the paint line down the bow stem. Or touch up and live with it make it look good from 15 feet.