Equipment for applying gelcoat


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67redrocket
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I see that the GC50 is used before laying up the carbon on high gloss parts. But what do you use to apply it? I think the easy composites gelcoat spraying cup gun is a bit expensive, is there other ways to apply it and still get a high gloss result? Can for example a plastic spray bottle be used?

For those that use the spray cup gun, how do you clean it after use?
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Unfortunately when you can't get hold of things then you may need to stick to more traditional methods using materials you can get hold of. 

You would get better results simply infusing the part without an in-mould coating. If your tool is good then your part will be good. I would suggest doing this and then deciding whether you are happy with the finish. If you are not, then you might consider clear coating the parts to get the finish you are after. 
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