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dmese

02-09-2007 05:01 PM

Gel-Coat

Does anyone know the best nozzle size to spray gel-coat using a hvlp spraying system?

1bayouboy

02-09-2007 07:33 PM

Re: Gel-Coat

Check the re-gelcoating page at this site
http://www.bertram31.com/proj/tips/index.htm

Seems like a 2.0mm or a 2.2mm can be used.....
I think Awlgrip uses a 1.8mm.....I just ordered the 1.7 and 2.0 kits for my porter cable hvlp gun

dtmackey

02-10-2007 01:47 AM

Re: Gel-Coat

I sprayed my hull from a pressure pot with Gelcoat, bit not a HVLP and I can find the tip size if needed. Just make sure you have the gun empty and cleaned before it kicks.

D-

Bigshrimpin

02-12-2007 09:55 PM

Re: Gel-Coat

DT - I bought two 3 gallon pressure pots from surplus/old equipment store on campus. I've never used these before, but I hear they are the way to go if you're spraying gelcoat. Did you mix in any clear duratec when you sprayed your hull?

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