TotalBoat - 14308 Marine Gelcoat for Boat Building, Repair and Composite Coatings (White, Gallon with Wax), Packaging May Vary

TotalBoat Gelcoats are available without wax for use in layups, and with wax for finishing. Generally, 2% MEKP catalyst is best for most working conditions, but you can adjust the amount of catalyst to account for temperature differences. For cooler conditions, add up to 3% MEKP. For warmer conditions or longer working time, add 1% MEKP. At 77°F, pot life is 8-12 minutes. Cured gelcoat can be dewaxed, wet sanded, & buffed to a head-turning, high-gloss, protective finish.

Gelcoat without wax is typically used for the initial layer of a layup, but if you want to use it to achieve a tack-free cure, mix in a paraffin wax additive (sold separately) at a rate of 20 drops per ounce of gelcoat without wax (16 oz. of Gelcoat w/o Wax = 1/4 oz. of Wax Additive, 32 oz. of Gelcoat w/o Wax = ½-1 oz. of Wax Additive, and 1 gal. of Gelcoat w/o Wax = 2-4 oz. of Wax Additive).

TotalBoat Gelcoats can also be tinted to achieve a desired color. For neutral gelcoat, add 10% polyester resin or gelcoat colorant (12% for yellow, red, purple, light green, & orange). White gelcoat can be tinted using up to 1% gelcoat colorant. Always mix the colorant thoroughly into the gelcoat before adding the MEKP catalyst.

If thinning is needed, use styrene, not acetone. If applying to a mold, use a mold release agent first. Compare to West Marine Gelcoat and Evercoat® Gel-Kote. TotalBoat Gelcoat provides an exceptionally smooth finish and is a better value. All TotalBoat products are developed by boaters for boaters. We know what works and what doesn't. 100% made in the USA.