Spraying GC50


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As the title. Can the GC50 be sprayed using HVLP gun? I have a Apollo Pro Spray 1500. Hoping to only have to use a different needle. What would be the best cleaning method If I can use it?

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Looks like the biggest I can get is 2.8mm. Can the GC50 be finned down?

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Hi Ben,

Sorry we missed your next question. No, we wouldn't really recommend trying to thin down the GC50. GC50 is already designed as a spray-gel and as such it has quite a high styrene content already.

It's far better to get a nozzle that's appropriate for spraying gelcoats rather than thin the gelcoat beyond where it's supposed to be.

All the best, Matt

Matt Statham
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Sales
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