How To Gelcoat with a Glitter Finish

In today's video we show how to create a gelcoated part from a mould with a professional-level glitter finish, as seen on amusement arcade panels, fairground rides, dune buggies, kayaks and even on motorbike and car panels.
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[@evelynrodriguez8652]

New subscriber here, I really enjoyed the videos on fiberglass and the importance of rounding the edges , thank you for the information

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

Personally I would recommend a second layer of clear gelcoat if it is going to be out in the sun, if not after 5 years you will find the glitter will push up threw the surface as the gelcoat shrinks over time. For bigger areas you might want to move up to a Binks model 18 pressure pot but for small jobs that G110 or a G100 is a good option. 40 year professional boat builder

[@ecfibreglassuk]

Hi Thank you for your professional advice that makes perfect sense. this is the general lay-up some of our guys did back in the 80's and 90s for old GRP Kayaks/canoes and sometimes fairground rides, I suspect the UV exposure may have been far less due to them being in storage/under cover more times than they were outdoors or in the water?. It's always good to obtain information from those who have further experience with these processes. Thanks again for the info. Kind regards Martin

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

@@ecfibreglassuk You are very welcome, I love watching these, when that little golden nugget shows up making me go "well I didn't know that would work" or "we will be trying that" is always a treat almost as good as when something that is new teck pops up.