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gel coat
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gel coat [′jel ‚kōt]
(materials)
A resin applied to the surface of a mold and gelled prior to placing plastic material in the mold in position for production; the gel coat becomes an integral part of the finished laminate and improves surface appearance.

gel coat
A thin, outer layer of resin, sometimes containing pigment, applied to a reinforced plastic molding to improve its appearance.


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Rooflite Resin Topaz -- 1700 AT: It is used for making translucent roof sheets, * G P Gelcoat -- 1900 White & Clear: This is a high-quality gelcoat based on orthophthalic polyester resin suited for products such as water tanks, cladding panels, garden benches and other surfaces that are not in chemical contact.
Remember when rubbing not to use excessive force, as that can push further into the gelcoat and cause more damage than was originally there.
Says global product manager Nancy Teufel, "Current low-VOC gelcoat formulations continue to trouble the marine market, with parts being more difficult to demold and fewer pulls being achieved before mold maintenance is required.
 
 
 
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