Professional Grade Exterior Gelcoat, Gallon | w/ 2 oz MEKP and 4 oz Jar of Wax

Description

White Exterior Gel Coat that is Premium Professional Grade with s
uperior leveling and air release for the professional. This premium white gel coat is designed to give excellent protection against varying weather conditions and UV light while retaining gloss and color. This marine grade gelcoat is based on isophthalic-neopentyl glycol (ISO/NPG) polyester resin providing a non-run, non-sag formulation of flexible polyester resins to produce resiliency and toughness. May be used to patch, re-gelcoat, or new application. Common gelcoat uses include boats, RV's, showers, tubs, pools, and more.
Weatherability
Color stability
Water/Osmosis resistance
Durability
Chemical resistance
UV light stability
Ease of application
Size: Gallon
Included:
2 oz MEKp Catalyst
/Hardener
Bottle, and 4 oz Wax Additive container on the side
When to use a Wax Additive Sanding Aid:
If you are planning a doing a small repairs, or overcoating gel coat, you should use the
wax additive sanding aid.
The wax allows the colored Gel Coat to harden so that is may be sanded and buffed. This is considered a Finish Gelcoat since the wax additive will rise to the surface and will not require PVA
or other air-inhibitors to cure to a hard surface.
If you are fabricating with fiberglass and colored gel coat, or plan on applying another coat of gelcoat then you should not use the wax additive: The gel coat will not harden and allow for the fiberglass and gel coat to bond while being in a mold. You will then need to add a surface treatment to the gel coat so that it will harden, such as PVA . Or add the wax additive into the gel coat on the last coat.
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Applied in a thickness of 16-20 mils, which gives it depth to survive considerable water sanding, compounding and repolishing. Gel Coat has great cosmetic and protective life expectancy and will keep the surface shining like new for years. For smaller jobs, add a wax additive as a sanding aid to make a resilient, isophthalic polyester coating that does not require PVA or other air-inhibitors to cure to a hard surface. Used to fill gouges, chips, scrapes and deep scratches in fiberglass gel coat finishes.
Gel Coat Preparation
Gelcoat must be stirred/agitated, preferably with use of a mechanical agitator. Be careful not to whip air into the Gelcoat. Add any additives such as Patch Booster or Duaratec or Pigments (tints) prior to catalyzing with MEKP Catalyzer.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from grease, wax, oil, and other foreign matter. All surfaces must be sanded. Do not apply directly over paint.
Best when applied by spray. Gelcoat delivery rate of no more than 2.5 pounds per minute with conventional air atomized spray, and no more than 4 pounds per minute with airless equipment. Spray: Airless or Conventional: 2.0-2.5 orifice tip. Use ES Manufacturing Gelcoat Spray Gun G830, ES-G100, or equivalent.
Brush/Rolling:
Spraying recommended. (For smaller repairs /applications only) Solvent Resistant Roller Cover 3/16" pile (nap), smooth to medium. Prewash roller cover to remove loose fibers prior to use.  A
Brushable gelcoat
is recommended for brush and roller applications
Additives
Patch Booster
Add 25-33% Patch Booster when applying gelcoat for small repairs, to improve the working properties of traditional gelcoat spray patches.
Wax Additive:
Do not add wax additive if using
Patch Booster
.
Patch Booster
already contains a wax additive. If not using
Patch Booster
then you may add up to 4oz of Wax Additive per gallon for tack free surface on final coat.
Tinting:
Gel coat may be tinted using Pigments designed for use in resins and gel coats. Do not use more than 1 oz tint per quart.
MEKp (Catalyst Ratio)
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The weight of MEKP is 1/125 grams per CC. 30 Drops is approaximately equal to one CC (Cubic Centimeter)
NOTE: Using drops for catalyst is only an esitmate. In Critical appliactions MEKP should be measure by using CC’s or Fluid Ounces which are volume measurements. The percentages in the chart: 1% thru 2% are precentages of gelcoat by weight.The CC’s and OZ’s values in the chart have been converted from weight of MEKP to volumes of MEKP.
Gel Coat will begin to gel in approximately 10-17 minutes at 77 F. In warmer temperatures (90 F) reduce MEKP Catalyst (not less than 1.2%). In cooler temperatures (60 F) increase MEKP Catalyst up to 3%. Gelcoat may not thoroughly cure if applied in temperatures below 60 F.
Note:
This time element is dependent on material temperature, room temperature, humidity, air movement, amount of product and catalyst concentration. Gelcoat should not be used when temperature conditions are below 60°F, as curing may be adversely affected. and only mixed in small batches.
Sold by Bottom Paint Store.
Please call us with any questions. 888-505-2313