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Add pigment to polyester laminating resin.
Epoxy is ideal for adhesive applications because it cures fully when applied as a thin film.
Polyester resin is used more for fiberglass lay up or if you re going to finish a repair with gelcoat as the polyester resin will bond to the gelcoat better than epoxy.
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Keep adding a little at a time.
Gel coats are specialized polyester or vinyl ester resin formulations that are formulated as an in mold coating to provide appealing cosmetics and protect the underlying laminate.
It is used in a wide variety of projects including boats car bodies kayaks surfboards patio decks and aircraft.
If you want to avoid adding wax to your thin polyester layup or repair spray pva mold release over the lamination or repair and the resin will cure tack free.
It is affordable and easy to use.
Gel coats pigments add color increase durability and enhance the appearance of composites parts.
If the grooves are more than 1 4 in.
Gel coat is typically sprayed in a mold and the structural laminate or cast polymer matrix applied behind the gel.
Demonstration on how to add pigment to gel coat or resin.
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Deep switch to a casting resin for a longer pot life.
When you are satisfied then add the catalyst polyester resin or hardener epoxy resin and laminate your board.
Don t use quick set epoxies intended for repairs.
Polyester resin requires mekp hardener.
Polyester fiberglass laminating resin gallon with hardener marine boat.
Repeat this step until the desired color intensity is achieved.
It has a quick cure and adds dimensional stability.
Then mix the ready paint into the epoxy resin.
Start with a small amount of color pigments or liquid color concentrate and mix well.
Be careful not to add too much color as this will change the mixing ratio.
The rule of thumb is a maximum of five percent.
Totalboat polyester laminating resin.
I mix clr general purpose laminating resin with the cls hardener to create an epoxy with a slow pot life 20 to 60 minutes good clarity and that gives off little heat as it cures.
Epoxy resin does not shrink when cured while polyester resin does based on the.
Wait 25 minutes after finishing the lay up then spray on two light coats.
Polyester laminating resin also known as fiberglass resin is the most commonly used resin in the industry.
