: Bill,

: Another thing to remember is that it's near impossible to perfectly
: match white anything, because it's not really white. Most boat
: manufacturers use a different pigment than others do. It may
: look white from a distance, but when you mix up pure white
: patch, you find that it's not. And your patch gelcoat may not be
: totally white, either. Don't sweat it - it's a beauty mark or a
: badge of honor for your boat.

Each beauty mark is a tall tale waiting to be told....