Patent ID: 7118699
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: B29C,B29K,B32B,B63B,C08F,C08K,C08L,C09D,E04C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A closed mold method of making a composite having a barrier layer, the method comprising: providing a mold; applying and curing a layer of gel coat on an inside surface of the mold; applying end curing a layer of barrier composition over the cured gel coat, the barrier composition comprising: applying a layer of fiberglass reinforcement over the cured barrier composition; applying resin to the fiberglass reinforcement; closing the mold; curing the resin; and opening the mold and removing the composite, wherein the composite has an improved surface finish compared to a composite made with a closed mold process without the barrier composition.