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Warren (Staff) - 9/10/2019 3:54:36 PM

You can apply some gels by brush but it isn't recommended for infusion.  This is because it is hard to avoid brush marks and when infused, the fabric is pressed on the uneven surface distorting it slightly so you can see some fibre distortion when brushed gel is infused.  Brushed gel is fine for wet lay or vacuum bagging as there is a layer of wet resin between the gel and cloth for the cloth to float on and even things out.  

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MarkMK - 9/11/2019 10:45:29 AM

If you've got the space in which to do it, then investing in a compressor and cup gun would be the easiest DIY solution so that you can use the spray in-mould coating

Failing that, spraying the parts with an auto-quality 2-pack clear coat is another way of having your parts coated. This would most likely entail finding a professional sprayer to complete the job, though, as not a job to tackle in the garage given the additional safety requirements