Neutral Base Gel Coat (1 Gallon)
1 Gallon Neutral Base Gel coat

Neutral Base Gel Coat (1 Gallon)

$69.70
X-140-G
  • Description:

    Neutral Base Gel Coat provides a strong foundation for your gel manicure, ensuring optimal adhesion and long-lasting wear. Its versatile formula works seamlessly with all gel polish colors, creating a smooth and even base for flawless application.

    Powered by Lilly Ram's advanced gel coat technology, this product significantly reduces styrene emissions, shrinkage, and overspray. It also offers enhanced weatherability and improved osmotic blister resistance for a more durable finish. Lilly Ram topcoats further enhance performance by eliminating the need for PVA/wax, delivering a high-gloss finish, and providing exceptional scratch resistance and UV protection.
  • Color Disclaimer: Due to individual user's monitor settings, calibrations and lighting sources, the colors that appear on your screen may not be an exact representation of the actual product. You may purchase a color chart for true color representation at the bottom of this page.
  • Availability: In Stock and Available for same day shipping if ordered by 11 am (PST) (+/- 3 Business Day Lead Time on topcoat).
  • Special Handling Fee: This item is considered hazardous in volumes greater than gallon sizes and will include a special handling fee when ordered in individual units with volumes greater than a gallon. If shipped by air, this item will always require a special handling fee, regardless of volume.
  • Manufacturer: Lilly-RAM

Choose Options

Volume help
Gallon
Gallon (Topcoat) (+$16.40)
DO YOU NEED WAX OR AN ADDITIVE?
MEKP Catalyst/Hardener help
Include Catalyst (No Cost)
Include Wax and Catalyst (+$9.89)
Don't include Wax or Catalyst

Feature:

Color may vary

Feature:

Prior to spraying, thin with 10% Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Feature:

Catalyze with MEKP at 2% by weight or 10cc per pint

Feature:

Maintain 12-18" distance between gun and surface, apply up to optimum 24 mils

Advantages

  • 50% fewer styrene emissions
  • 30-60% less shrinkage
  • Reduced Overspray 
  • Ease of Application
  • Enhanced Weather Ability
  • Crack Resistance
  • Osmotic Blister Resistance
  • Long Term Durability
  • UV Light Stability

Features

  • MACT Compliant
  • Isophthalic Acid Derived
  • Neopentyl Glycol Derived
  • Excellent Color
  • Enhanced Weather Ability
  • Excellent Spray Ability
  • Enhanced Shelf Life

Applications

  • Marine
  • Open Mold Hand Lay-Up Applications
  • Recreational Vehicle
  • Sanityware

DO YOU NEED WAX, PVA, OR AN ADDITIVE?
here is some more info on each option:

Gelcoat won't cure properly on its own because it needs help to overcome air exposure. You'll need either wax or a clear additive to ensure it hardens. Wax creates a surface barrier for open mold repairs (followed by sanding/polishing), while an additive chemically cures the gelcoat for closed molds or thicker layers. Choose the best approach based on your project's mold type and desired finish.

Topcoat Additive - Easiest Option

Add Clear additive topcoat directly to your gelcoat (50/50 ratio) This gives you a smooth (nearly walk-away) finish and eliminates the need for PVA or wax! (You can choose to add Topcoat to your gelcoat order, and we will do this process for you!)

Surfacing Agent - Classic Approach

Surfacing agent at a 4% add is a classic method for creating a barrier to the air to allow the gelcoat to cure.

PVA - 2nd APPROACH

Apply PVA after your gelcoat cures and is tack free to help with mold release.

What's the Difference?

  • PVA: This is water-soluble and is to create a barrier to the air for the gelcoat to cure.
  • Surfacing Agent: This wax-like additive can be mixed with gelcoat, when it migrates to the surface it will create a barrier to the air allowing for the gel coat to cure.
  • Clear Additive Topcoat: The ULITIMUTE SHORTCUT! This additive creates a flawless finish without the need for additional steps. (This additive creates a nearly walkaway finish, with minimal finish sanding and buffing).

How to Choose

  • Project Size: Consider how big your project is and the shape of your mold to decide how best to use wax.
  • Follow the Guide: Always check the gelcoat manufacturer's recommendations for the specifics of catalyst types and wax methods.

Remember: Catalyst (MEKP) is always needed. Don't skip these steps!

If you have any questions, please call us at (909) 923-2200.

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