Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) is a catalyst used to make gelcoat start to harden. You'll need to buy a container of MEKP separately if it doesn't come with your gelcoat. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on the side of the gelcoat can to see how much MEKP you need to mix with the gelcoat. The amount of MEKP you'll need to use will depend on how much gelcoat you're using and what brand it is. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions so the gelcoat isn't the wrong consistency. If you want the gelcoat to be a different color than white, you'll need to add color pigments. Buy gelcoat color pigments that match the color you're looking for and follow the manufacturer's instructions to mix the pigments into the gelcoat. To apply the gelcoat with a brush, dip the brush in the gelcoat so there's a liberal amount of gelcoat on it. Brush the gelcoat onto the fiberglass using short vertical strokes. Avoid spreading the gelcoat too thin or you'll get stroke marks. You want there to be a thick, even layer of gelcoat on the fiberglass. When you're finished, you shouldn't be able to see any of the fiberglass underneath the gelcoat. A gelcoat spray gun will make it easier to get an even coverage on a large fiberglass surface. To use a gelcoat spray gun, fill the plastic container on the gun with your gelcoat. Then, attach the cord on the gun to an air supply source, like an air compressor. Hold the spray gun about 1 foot (0.30m) away from the fiberglass and spray the gelcoat onto it in short, even strokes. You can buy a gelcoat spray gun online or at your local paint store. The first coat should feel tacky when you touch it. Try pressing into the gelcoat with your fingernail if it doesn't leave an impression, the gelcoat is dry enough. If your fingernail does leave an impression, let the gelcoat dry for a couple more hours. Three coats should be enough, but you can do more coats if you're not satisfied with the final result. Let the second coat dry for 4 hours like you did with the first coat. For the final cote add sanding aid.. A mixture of styrene and gulf wax, to the gel-cote and add MEKP as before. This may be purchased at the same place you bought the gel-cote. It is important to note that gelcoat is air inhibited, meaning that it will not fully cure in the presence of oxygen. The wax migrates to the surface of the final coat and creates a barrier to allow the gel to cure.
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One-sentence summary -- Combine gelcoat and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide in a bucket. Add gelcoat color pigments if you want your gelcoat to be colored. Apply the gelcoat using a brush if you're covering a small area. Apply the gelcoat with a gelcoat spray gun if it's a large fiberglass surface. Let the first coat of gelcoat dry for 4 hours and then check on it. Apply 2 more coats of gelcoat to the fiberglass.

Q: You can access the mailing address through a phone book or online. The fax number, when available, can usually be found online. If you cannot find the contact information on your own, ask the local government office for the address or fax address. Most city governments will have this information in their records. You will typically send your request to the main office, which is usually located in the state capital. Sometimes, however, you should direct your request to the nearest branch of the Vital Records office. Check with the state to determine the correct office to use. Most states will permit you to make requests by mail, but not all states will allow you to do so via fax. Access the form from the website for the state's Division of Vital records. Print out a hard copy and fill it out neatly using black ink. Fill out the form completely and accurately. Note that many states will permit you to leave some areas blank, but you must find out which areas are allowed to be blank and which are mandatory. If you do not have access to a printer, call the office for the state's Division of Vital Records and ask for a form to be sent to your mailing address. Mail and fax requests must still be accompanied by all the required forms of identification. Make copies and attach them to your application. Make sure that the copies are clear and complete. Some states will require you to sign a sworn statement stating that the information and identification you submit is accurate. This statement must be signed in front of a notary public and bear the notary public's seal. You can usually find a notary public at a local bank branch, post office, law office, or city government office. A notary public may charge a small fee for his/her service. Send a check or money order along with your request form, copied identification documents, and sworn statement. Do not send cash. Make a copy of your request form in case you need to resubmit it. Processing time can vary depending on state, but your requested birth certificate should arrive in the mail within 10 to 12 weeks. Expedited requests may take as little as two weeks. Delays may occur if the information you provided is incomplete or inaccurate.
A: Find the address or fax number for the birth state's Division of Vital Records. Print and fill out the form. Copy your identification documents. Include a notarized sworn statement if requested. Send in your request form, identification, and fee. Wait.

Article: Draw the shape from top to bottom, curving the line twice to make 2 open half-circles that intersect in the middle. You can choose whether to have a straight intersection, like in most print '3's, or a loop that appears like an 'O' between the two halves. Calligraphy ampersands are typically open at the side, based on a capital 'E,' rather than a lowercase one, like the standard shape. Right where your pencil comes up to form the end of the backwards '3' shape, make a loop by curving your pencil to the left and then crossing the line the loop began with. This will make a little loop that extends just past the tip of the original shape. For an added calligraphic flair, you can add an open figure-eight or infinity sign by bringing the loop up on the other side of the crossed line and curving downward to make an open loop. This stroke creates the crossed 'T' of the ampersand. Off the top right tip, you can add a tiny loop by bringing the line down, around, and back up again to cross the original pencil stroke. This is a completely optional stroke, as it will give the ampersand a less formal appearance. This loop is great for designs that you want to have a care-free, fun tone. Connect the underside of the top curve to the intersection line between the two half circles, and vice versa for the bottom curve. The line should be slightly curved inward so that it matches the original curve. Use your pencil to fill in the gap by repeatedly making shading strokes. The side of a pencil is often better for shading. You should use a pen or marker to make the shading look smoother than pencil strokes.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Begin with a backwards '3' shape or a capital 'E' in cursive. Create a loop at the end of the bottom line. Make a little loop at the top of the shape. For a filled-in look, add lines to the inner edges of the main shape. Shade the space between the downstrokes, if you drew them.