Gel coat repair & refinishing
Ask about chips, surface damage and worn gel coat. The existing finish and damage guide the preparation and refinishing plan.
A limited service, by arrangement
Watercraft gel coat repair & detailing.
Gel coat damage or a finish that needs attention? Call to discuss your boat or personal watercraft. Collision repairs are our main work, and watercraft jobs are scheduled separately as availability allows.
Call (217) 793-9777A plan for your watercraft
A conversation about the finish comes first.
Our limited watercraft work focuses on gel coat repairs and detailing. Call with the make, model, photos and your finish concerns so we can discuss whether the job fits this service.
Call about a boat
Watercraft detailing
Discuss the condition of your finish and the detailing work you need. The shop can explain what is suitable for the watercraft’s surface.
Scope confirmed before arrival
This is not a general boat repair or replacement service. Discuss the exact finish work before arranging transport. Engine and routine mechanical work are outside this service.
Separate availability
Vehicle collision repairs take priority. Watercraft work is arranged separately and may stay at the shop for an extended period. Confirm availability and timing before committing to a visit.
Before you bring it in
Plan the visit before you bring the boat.
Start with a call to discuss the finish, availability and transport. Watercraft work does not use the vehicle estimate booking link. Please wait for the shop to confirm a visit before bringing it in.
What to have ready
- The make, model and approximate size of the watercraft
- Clear photos and the location of the damaged area
- What happened and whether there are other affected areas
- How you plan to transport it to the shop
Collision repair is the shop’s priority. Watercraft turnaround can vary considerably and is discussed individually. No engine repair or general part-replacement service is offered here.
Watercraft repair questions
Know what to ask.
Every repair has its own details. Here are a few useful starting points.
More repair questions01What watercraft work is available?
Limited gel coat repair and detailing for boats and personal watercraft, by arrangement. Call to discuss the finish and whether the work fits this service. General boat repairs, engine work and part replacement are not the focus of this service.
02Can you repair a damaged gel coat?
Gel coating is one of the shop’s watercraft services. Describe the damage and the existing finish when you call. The team will need to assess the surface before discussing the repair approach.
03Should I bring the boat in without calling?
Please call first. The team can discuss the watercraft’s size, the damage and your transport plans, then help arrange a suitable time to see it.
04How is watercraft work scheduled?
Watercraft jobs are arranged separately as availability allows, with vehicle collision repairs taking priority. The work may take longer than a vehicle repair of similar size. Call to discuss the current wait and turnaround before arranging transport.
Repair advice
A little reading before your visit.
Before watercraft gel coat repair or detailing: what to gather
Limited gel coat repair and detailing are arranged separately from collision work. Call about scope, availability and timing before bringing a boat or personal watercraft.
Visit the shop
Right here in Springfield.
Watercraft gel coat repair and detailing by arrangement. Call to confirm availability before planning transport.
HoursMonday–Friday, 7:30 am–5 pm. Saturday & Sunday closed.
Phone(217) 793-9777
Emailjordyn@kulavics.com
Before transportCall before bringing in your watercraft so the team can discuss the damage and how to bring it in.
Springfield, IL 62711Watercraft work by arrangementOpen in Google Maps