Managed to burn gelcoat

[ZZ13]

Well, after buffing and waxing my own boat for 12 years I somehow managed to burn the gelcoat in a spot. I have no idea how I did this. I guess that’s what it is because I noticed it right after I ran the buffer over that area. It’s inconspicuous and faint enough to not be a bother. But, do you experts know how far into the gelcoat it goes? Can I lightly sand with 600 and take it out? Or would I need to go deep and patchpaste over it? Pay no attention to the buggered up screw hole patch just to it’s left. That’ll be redone.

 

[Shaps]

Wet sand. Id start with 800 and see how it goes. You could always go more aggressive

 

[Carver370]

I have found that you can go lightly and SLOWLY over the burned area with a good compound and it will save you from sanding.

 

[Scott215]

Wet with 800 very careful