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A very fast setting resin that is initially applied to the interior surface of a mold prior to casting. The gel coat then becomes the outer layer of the finished molded form. Gel coats may be used to improve surface appearance, provide protection or produce texture. | A very fast setting resin that is initially applied to the interior surface of a mold prior to casting. The gel coat then becomes the outer layer of the finished molded form. Gel coats may be used to improve surface appearance, provide protection or produce texture. | ||
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
Latest revision as of 14:12, 2 August 2022
Description
A very fast setting resin that is initially applied to the interior surface of a mold prior to casting. The gel coat then becomes the outer layer of the finished molded form. Gel coats may be used to improve surface appearance, provide protection or produce texture.
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988