Patent ID: 9322189
Filing Date: 2016-04-26
CPC Classification: B29C,B29K,B32B,B63B,C08K,C08L,C09D,C09F,E04H,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of manufacturing a surface composition for reducing degradation and fading of surfaces subjected to extended periods of submersion in an aqueous liquid, the method comprising applying a clear barrier layer to a mould, permitting the clear barrier layer to cure and subsequently applying a colored under layer to the cured clear barrier layer; wherein the clear barrier layer is in use, disposed atop the colored under layer and in contact with the aqueous liquid, whereby the clear barrier layer protects the structure and appearance of the colored under layer, wherein-the clear barrier layer comprises a clear polyester gelcoat, and wherein the clear polyester gelcoat comprises one or more phthalate containing polyesters, vinyl containing polyesters or methyl methacrylate containing polyesters, and wherein the colored under layer comprises one or more polyesters, vinyl esters or terephthalate based resins, and wherein the colored under layer is free of particles and chips.