Thinning Gel Coat

Plainsman

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Hello,

I received my Poly Gel Coat today with a Preval sprayer. Question is do I need to thin it and if so with what? I have read and seen, in pictures, good results thinning with acetone.
Any thoughts?

Eric
 

ondarvr

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Re: Thinning Gel Coat

It's best to use products designed to reduce gel coat, but small amounts of acetone can be used to thin gel coat. Try to use less than 5%, much more can cause weathering and chalking problems.
 

ondarvr

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Re: Thinning Gel Coat

Most places that supply gel coat have Patchaid type products, most have wax in them already, this will let the surface cure better.
 
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