Fiberglass and Gel Coat Repair in Rapid City, SD
Call for a Free EstimateFiberglass is tough, but it does not forgive a hard hit, a trailer mishap or years of South Dakota sun. Kustomz Truck and Auto repairs fiberglass and gel coat on boats, jet skis, RVs and fiberglass vehicle panels out of our Rapid City shop.
We grind out damage, rebuild the laminate with the right cloth and resin schedule, then fair and finish the surface so the repair carries the same strength and shape as the original. Structural repairs are handled as structure, not filler.
Because this work lives or dies on the finish, we color match gel coat and blend it into the surrounding surface. On badly oxidized hulls we can also cut and buff the remaining gel coat so the repair does not stand out against dull surrounding panels.
Fiberglass Repair
Stress cracks, spider cracks, punctures, transom damage, delamination and impact damage from docks and trailers. We remove compromised material, rebuild the laminate and restore the original contour, then prep the area for finish work.
Gel Coat Repair
Chips, gouges, scratches, fade and oxidation. We match gel coat color, apply it properly and sand, cut and buff the area so it blends with the surrounding surface instead of leaving a patch you can spot from the dock.
What's included
- Free assessment of the damage
- Structural laminate repair with proper cloth and resin
- Delamination and transom repair
- Color matched gel coat application
- Fairing, sanding, cutting and buffing
- Work on boats, jet skis, RVs and fiberglass vehicle panels
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you match the gel coat color on an older boat?
- Usually yes. We match to the existing surface rather than the original factory code, since sun exposure changes color over time, and we blend the edges so the repair disappears.
- Is a fiberglass repair as strong as the original hull?
- When it is done correctly, yes. We rebuild the laminate rather than filling the damage, which is why we remove all compromised material before starting.
- How long does fiberglass and gel coat work take?
- Small chips and scratches are often a couple of days. Structural repairs with fairing and finish work take longer, and cure times depend on shop temperature. We give you a timeline after we see the damage.
Ready to get started?
Estimates are always free. Call us, or stop by the shop at 2660 Haines Avenue, Rapid City, SD 57701, Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm.
Call 605-787-4179 for a Fiberglass Estimate