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Styrene - Thinner for Polyester Resins and Gelcoats

Styrene - Thinner for Polyester Resins and Gelcoats

SKU:SM-STY010

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Thinner for polyester resins and gelcoats. When combined it allows for easier spraying and achieves better penetration of porous surfaces. Also used when brushing or rolling gelcoat to help the gelcoat flow out smoother. Recommended thinning at 5% to 10%.

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Thin polyester gelcoat with styrene, not acetone, at about 5% to 10% by volume. Styrene lowers viscosity so the gelcoat atomizes and flows out smoothly while keeping the resin chemistry intact, whereas acetone just flashes off and can leave the film weak and porous. Add the styrene before the MEKP, and stay at or below 10% so you do not weaken the cured coat.