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Spraying GC50

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By MuffyComposites - 7/4/2013 3:37:00 PM

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?

Ben
By Matt (Staff) - 7/31/2013 5:44:50 PM

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