HOT POT GUNS

GRAVITY FEED Conventional Recommended Yes, also we carry Binks and DeVilibiss Standard Setup SGW Top Seller Special Great gun for use with Gel Coat. 2.5 tip sets available great for touch up and smaller molds. 3.0 for larger molds. Gun Only Heavy Duty Shop Series Under $150 SGI Top Choice. Great gun for use with Gel Coat. 2.5 tip sets available great for touch up and smaller molds For the price you cannot find better! Gun Only USA Hi-End Over $200 A Top of the line USA Gel Coat Gun J100C 2.2 or 2.8 tip set. 2.8 recommended. 2.2 or 2.8 Gun Only HVLP also used Great low cost HVLP gun 2.5mm highly recommended. For the price you cannot find better! Great HVLP gun for spraying Gel! 2.5 & 2.0 Gun Setup

PRESSURE FEED Conventional Recommended Yes, also we carry Binks and DeVilibiss   Shop Series Under $100 Shop Series gun for touch up and smaller molds, Boats under 30 feet use with Gel Coat.2.5 tip sets available. For the price you cannot find better! Gun Only Complete Outfit   Pro Series Under $130 Pro Series Gun - Larger molds and Touch Up. for use with Gel Coat. 3.0 tip sets available. For the price you cannot find better! Gun Only Complete Outfit Over $200 Gel Coat Gun L100C 2.2 or 2.8 tip set. 2.2 or 2.8 recommended. 2.2 or 2.8 Gun Only   Low CFM Terrific saves material with new reduced pressure design. Asturo K1 popular due to lower air requirements 7CFM. A favorite gel coat gun 2.5 tip set. HVLP Asturo R Series Great low cost HVLP gun 2.5 2.5 Gun Only Complete Outfit L300H 2.2 tip set Yes we carry Binks and DeVilibiss

Applying Gel Coat

There are 2 major ways of applying gel coat. Becuase it is a 2 part material you have approx 30 minute pot life. Spray in small batches up to 2 Quarts at a time.


"Hot Pot"your Gel Coat
This is a very effective and low cost way to shoot gel coat. However, you have to finish each batch you mix within approximately 30 minutes. In this system, a measured amount of catalyst is stirred by hand directly into a container (pressure pot) which is then sprayed from a pressure feed tank within the allowable gel time period.

Catalyst Injection System
High production Gel coat applications today use the catalyst injection system. This permits uninterrupted spraying. The drawback is that this system is more costly over $600.00. If you are interested please email us at Ask@Spraygunworld.com

Using a high quality professional sprayer will allow you to finish quickly with almost no sanding and buffing and create a spectacular shinny finish on your boat or watercraft.

Can you mix a finishing gun wit a Gel Gun.

Ideally no

Top coats and gel - The setups are too different and with both guns starting at $100 or so, it is not recommend you mix guns.

If you really want to mix gun for Touch Up work (we really don't recommend it for full coverage) then look here.

2 Gun Setups Here are some double gun setups

Touch up or Full Coverage or molds or Everything

We recommend a 2.0 or higher for gel coat. 1.8 is very thin and should be used only for quarter like repairs.

Anything larger than a quarter, opt for a 2.0 or larger

Full coverage on boats - 2.5-3.0 is recommended.

Large molds we have guns up to 7.5mm.

Gravity Feed or Pressure Pot?

Gravity feed is easy to use and clean up. The drawback is the smaller capacity. However it is a great choice for touch up work

For full size projects opt for a pressure gun. These are much more expensive so if budget is an issue, just fill your cup up more often and get a Gravity Feed Gun.

New 1 Liter pressure PPS system allows you to spray with the 1 liter on the gun or off the gun. It is a great option for those who want a quick system.
2 Quart systems are the norm. There are 2 quart systems with hard tupperware like disposable cups that run only about $2 each and are our favorite option for large boats. However, the pot is one of the best and most expensive we carry - of course...