Patent ID: 6352609
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
A method of forming a gel coat layer of a cure tool, said method comprising the steps of:de-airing a first resin surface coating mixture to remove air trapped therein; applying a layer of said de-aired first resin surface coating mixture upon a tool surface of a facility tool; allowing the layer of the first mixture to tack off for a predetermined period of time after being applied; thereafter manipulating the layer of the first mixture to promote substantially even application thereof to said tool surface; de-airing a second resin surface coating mixture to remove air trapped therein; applying a layer of said second resin surface coating mixture to said layer of the first mixture after said layer of the first mixture has tacked off; and allowing the layer of the second mixture to tack off for a predetermined period of time after being applied in order to form the gel coat.