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Gel coats

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By twissta - 12/26/2011 11:02:14 PM

Well here is another one, should have been the first question? Lol

Having discussions with friends, not being aware what's up my sleeve...they are concerned with yellowing of CF due to exposure to the sun/water etc... I read about your gel coats:

Gel coats are generally applied as a thickness of 0.3-0.7mm and are specially formulated to provide the part or mold surface with properties such as resistance to UV (ultraviolet) degradation, hydrolysis or osmosis (where water is absorbed into a composite over considerable time)

As mentioned on your site your products are superior to other products on the market...could elaborate on it some?

What thickness would give the best result? .7mm?
How would I measure the thickness? would it be in terms of coats, before CF layied?

When I plan to make the heat shield for my bike I will use the

Clear Epoxy Gel Coat correct?

Should have asked this question in the 1st post my bad......

By Joe - 1/22/2012 4:24:11 PM

Carbon Tuner (22/01/2012)

OK Cool I need a cup gun.

So your Epoxy Compatible Polyester Gel Coat can be used as a UV protectant? Can I use this stuff in-mould too?

if I am going to use it in mould that mould has to be reall perfect. For now I am trying to get a crack at just coating the part!

Please post up a link when it is on the site thanks!

As far as i understood, yes you spray the Epoxy compatible poly on your mold and wait till its cured. Then u make your layup and infusion. This gelcoat is UV resistant. Cant wait to try it....