Touch up for INTERIOR caulk filled holes

[ScottyGS]

Recently replaced our A/C with a new unit.  The Air distribution box has a smaller footprint than the old Penguin.  So, I filled in with white caulk.  Of course, the white caulk is not as white as Donna would like it to be.   

What suggestions do you have for touching up with a whiter white.   Touch up Auto paint?    These are small...  about 1/8th inch in diameter but there are eight of them.  Plus they are on the ceiling so they tend to be noticed around bedtime.   Help me get a good nights sleep... Please!  

Scotty 

[Steve Morris]

Here ya go. Cheaper than touch-up paint or new caulk, and an outdoor camping experience to boot!

https://a.co/d/074EF7vg

 

I had these in my bedroom as a kid, and it was the first thing that came to mind. Not actually helpful, but they might be a distraction. 😉

Edited Wednesday at 03:32 PM by Steve Morris

[ScubaRx]

On 10/7/2026 at 10:21 AM, ScottyGS said:

Recently replaced our A/C with a new unit.  The Air distribution box has a smaller footprint than the old Penguin.  So, I filled in with white caulk.  Of course, the white caulk is not as white as Donna would like it to be.   

What suggestions do you have for touching up with a whiter white.   Touch up Auto paint?    These are small...  about 1/8th inch in diameter but there are eight of them.  Plus they are on the ceiling so they tend to be noticed around bedtime.   Help me get a good nights sleep... Please!  

Scotty 

Would Donna be amenable to sleeping outside? That way she wouldn't notice.

Just Kidding..........

[BigTexas]

I used white plastic hole plugs similar to below when I changed out my A/C.  I actually had to enlarge the holes to get the smallest one's to fit.  You don't really notice them but if you do, they just like part of the installation.

I was concerned that if I tried to fill the holes, I wouldn't be able to reproduce the glossy finish of the gel coat and that would be more noticeable. 

https://www.amazon.com/Tnisesm-Plastic-Knockout-Locking-Furniture/dp/B0C3H1J6M8

[ScottyGS]

11 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

Would Donna be amenable to sleeping outside? That way she wouldn't notice.

Just Kidding..........

I think if anyone is getting kicked out it will be me.   I just re-sealed the Maxx Fan and used 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant - Fast Cure 4000 UV.  Found it very easy to work with... used painters tape about 3/16" from the edge and ran the bead very easy.  While I was doing that... I started thinking... Damn this stuff is WHITE!   I mean like BRIGHT WHITE.... 

Then the light bulb went off and just a little dab over the caulk in the old drill holes and it is now an acceptable level of whiteness for Donna.   So, no one has to sleep outside. 

Looking forward to seeing you at the Rally.  Maybe you will give us a quick tour of the new battery system.    #145 goes in to Easton in November. 

Scotty 

 

[ScubaRx]

6 hours ago, ScottyGS said:

Looking forward to seeing you at the Rally.  Maybe you will give us a quick tour of the new battery system.    #145 goes in to Easton in November. 

Scotty 

 

We will be there on Monday. 

You will love the work that Easton will do for you.