Gelcoat Application Guidelines

As a Rule of Thumb: For One Quart (32 oz) of Resin:
MEKP % | cc | Teaspoons | fl oz |
0.50 | 5 | 1 | 1/5 |
1.00 | 10 | 2 | 1/3 |
1.50 | 15 | 3 | 1/2 |
2.00 | 20 | 4 | 3/4 |
Gelcoat Approximate Coverage Chart for 308, 309, 555 & 585:
BRUSHED or ROLLED
Quart = 25 SF
Gallon = 100 SF
SPRAYED
Quart = 20 SF
Gallon = 80 SF
Glass Weight and Thickness Guideline
Material | Glass/Resin Ratio | Weight Total (lbs/sq ft) | Thickness per Ply |
.75oz Mat | 30/70 | 0.157 | .023″ |
1.50oz Mat | 30/70 | 0.314 | .045″ |
10.00oz Cloth | 50/50 | 0.140 | .017″ |
18.00oz Woving Roving | 50/50 | 0.250 | .029″ |
24.00oz Woving Roving | 50/50 | 0.334 | .038″ |