Yes. The same pigments or tints typically used for polyester resins can be used. Loading of the tint should be very low (less than 1%) or it may effect the mechanical characteristic of the resin.
First and foremost, always avoid contact with your skin. wear disposable gloves. If you do get resin on your skin, clean with soap and water only.It's best to wear googles during resin applications to protect your eyes. If you get resin in your eyes, do not rub - flush with water repeatedly and seek medical attention.Work in a well ventilated area. Do not breathe in resin fumes directly, even if you do not detect much odor. If you sand the resin once cured, avoid breathing in the sanding dust.
First of all, request a certificate or text from the supplier that the pigment paste doesn’t contain prohibited materials that European Union published. If your products will be used in sectors that require high quality such as marine, aqua park, automotive, etc., than pigment paste must be high performance. In other words, pigment powder should be UV, temperature, chemical and water resistant and must be at the highest quality level.
Qualities of gelcoat and pigment paste directly affect your product’s quality. Special additives are used in İLKESTER gelcoat and pigment paste. These additives are tested in laboratories before the process. As a qualified firm, we believe that mixtures of different brands is not effective for product quality. Instead of mixing transparent gelcoat and pigment paste manually, buying colored gelcoat directly will carry the product quality to the maximum level
Yes. However you must use the correct equipment such as a gelcoat sprayer. You also need to use resins and gelcoats designed for spray use
Yes. They are available to match most any color shade desired, from whiles to deep colors
Fiberglass is used in many industries, such as: Boats, Cars, Trucks, Signs, Architectural replicas, Aeroplane parts, Bus parts, Rail wagon parts, Engine Covers, Water tanks, Aquaparks, Cooling towers, Wind turbines, etc
It is natural to face that problem with classic casting polyester. Following R&D studies, İlkalem has specially produced, specific filler type P-512TD coded product. With this product you can accomplish any assembling. This product is mostly preferred for mirror, picture frame and furniture accessories productions.
There are many advantages including being non-flammable, not exhibiting a strong odor and being up to 25% stronger than their polyester counterparts. In marine applications, epoxies are far superior in resisting water absorption and are less likely to blister. Epoxies are more flexible and adhere better to all surfaces.

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