Gelcoat sold on stores weighs 9 pounds per gallon, this professional grade MARINE GRADE gelcoat weighs 11 lbs per gallon. it is of the highest quality, it has almost no shrinkage when used in molds. It would retail ( if available in stores ) for nearly $140 per gallon.
HOW TO MIX GELCOAT VIDEO LINK ===== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWm5aF9u7qo
THIS IS COMMERCIAL GRADE , VERY HIGH QUALITY GELCOAT ! You can not buy it in stores. IT CURES TO A VERY HARD FINISH
This is white gelcoat, it is tinted white, it can not be colored...
(EXCEPT black tint can be added to make the gelcoat grey. )
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We now have in stock crushed walnuts that can be added to the gelcoat to make a non skid finish.
these crushed walnuts will be supplied free of charge with the gelcoat if you request them
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This is a five gallon drum of GELCOAT including hardener, and wax. ( crushed walnuts, free upon request)
The price is $438.45 for 5 gallons plus $48.00 for the hazmat fee:
for a total of $ 486.45 plus UPS shipping.
this is unwaxed gelcoat for use in molds.
we give you wax on the side to mix in if you want to use it as a topcoat.
ORDERS PLACED BY 12 NOON EST WILL BE SHIPPED THE SAME DAY
The five gallon drum cost $452.95 including the hazmat fee.
You are buying one five gallons of GELCOAT . including MEKP hardener, and Surfacing wax.
Buying the 5G drum saves you $ even with the $48.00 hazmat fee.
All of our GELCOAT is sold WITH MEKP HARDENER, AND SURFACING WAX INCLUDED IN THE PRICE , we give you more than you will need.. MEKP IS included in the purchase price !
We also give you WAX , so you can use the resin as a waxed resin TOP COAT If you choose.
For GELCOAT of this Quality this is the best price for a five gallon drum AND WE INCLUDE THE HARDENER AND WAX .
People who use our gelcoat rave about it , and never buy any other brand again !
All of our GELCOAT is sold WITH WAX ( and MEKP hardener) in separate containers. Wax and MEKP are included in the purchase mixing directions come with the resin.
Polyester Gel-Coat White - un waxed One gallon. Iso Polyester base. UV stabilized for durable weather properties. Use no less than 1/2 % MEKP, no more than 2% MEKP. Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes. We supply directions with every gallon to tell you how much hardener to use. Pot life is approximately 15-25 minutes at 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Complete cure is approximately 45 minutes to 4 hours. Do not use under 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean surface and wipe clean with a dry rag. Apply with a Roller or Brush or cup gun application. Best results are achieved when you spray it with a cup gun. . Covers approximately 20 sq. ft. per quart, or 100 sq. ft. per gallon. Do not add color, this is colored white.
. May be thinned with acetone , adding no more than 15% by volume. , Clean up with Acetone
gelcoat does bond to a properly cured and prepared epoxy surface.
There is a common misconception, fueled by some gelcoat manufacturers and by some expensive failures in the field, that gelcoat will not bond to epoxy. Polyester resin bonds poorly in a secondary (mechanical) bonding situation which consequently makes epoxy the resin of choice for repairs. How can one be squared with the other?
The answer is surprisingly simple - gelcoat does bond to a properly cured and prepared epoxy surface. There are a couple issues to be aware of to have success making this repair. There are three situations that cause gelcoat to not cure over epoxy... all related to the hardener chemistry. Epoxy hardeners are basically a blend of amines, which can terminate the chain reaction of the radical molecule that is the basis of polyester (and vinylester) cure chemistry. So by carefully mixing, curing, and preparing of the epoxy so that there are no unreacted amines to interfere with the gelcoat cure, gelcoat bonds quite well to epoxy.
The first situation is undercured epoxy. Gelcoat applied to undercured epoxy will be in contact with unreacted amines and the cure will be halted.
The second situation is if the epoxy is mixed off ratio so that it is hardener rich, again leaving unreacted amines free to interfere.
Third is the issue of amine blush, commonly called blush. Blush is a surface phenomena that is a reaction of the amine molecules at the surface with the carbon dioxide in the air. It forms easiest in the presence of moisture, so working in cool, humid environments will maximize the formation of blush. Any amine hardener has the potential to blush, Regardless of chemistry, blush is very easily dealt with because it is water soluble. A simple wash with clear water removes the blush. No soap, no solvents. Then sand that washed surface with 80 grit paper to provide the gelcoat with sufficient key so it won't run. Be sure to use non-air inhibited gelcoat that has a paraffin wax added. Gelcoat is applied over epoxy on a routine basis everyday in boatyards that are aware of these issues.
Read and follow all of the safety directions on the can.
please call with any questions before using. 1-800-507-2003
CAN NOT BE SHIPPED BY UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, YOU MUST CHOOSE UPS FOR YOUR SHIPPER, CAN NOT BE SHIPPED UPS AIR .
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This gelcoat is as good as it gets. I received everything with very quick shipping. Thinning with acetone worked great and finish looks good, and hard as can be.