How to Mix Gelcoat Webbing Solution

Webbing solution is an additive to gel coat paint that is used to create a surface with a spider web or spattered effect to it. The effect is dependent upon the air pressure of the spray gun that you use to apply it---setting the spray gun to 10 to 15 psi creates a spider web effect, air pressure between 5 and 10 psi results in a spattered effect. The gel coat and webbing solution is mixed the same; experiment to find the result you want. For best results, follow the instructions specific to the manufacturer of the gel coat and webbing solution.

Things You'll Need

• Gel coat
• Webbing solution
• Spray gun
• Large bucket
• Stirring stick

Instructions

1. Determine the total amount of paint you will need. Expect to paint 70 to 100 square feet per gallon of solution.

2. Divide the total amount of paint you will need by 3. This is the amount of webbing solution you will need. Multiply this number by 2 to determine the amount of gel coat to use.

3. Mix the 2 parts gel coat to 1 part webbing solution in a large bucket, using the stirring stick to distribute.

4. Fill a spray gun with the mixture and apply to the surface, refilling the spray gun as necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Read the MSDS (safety) sheets on gel coat and webbing solution before you begin. (See the Resources section.)

References

• Using Gel Coat
• Webbing Solution

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Gel Coat MSDS
• Webbing Solution MSDS