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RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
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Color Gel Coat
Our Color Gel Coats are mixed to perfectly match the color of your choice. In addition to our RAL colors, we have 720 more colors of Gel Coat available when you call in.
Color Gel Coat is designed to be used in mold to produce UV resistant, blister resistant, high-quality parts when laying up polyester or vinyl ester parts. They can be used in repair applications with an air inhibitor such as Duratec High Gloss Additive.
Color Gel Coats are available in quart, gallon or five-gallon sizes. Gel Coat kits are available in quart, gallon and 4-gallon cases and come with (#69) MEKP catalyst. One gallon of gel coat will cover approximately 40-80 square feet, depending upon application.
What Is RAL 3018 Strawberry Red Color Gel Coat?
RAL 3018 Strawberry Red Color Gel Coat is a polyester gel coat matched to the RAL 3018 Strawberry Red standard, made to order for precise color repeatability. It is laid into the mold before the structural laminate, forming the hard, colored outer surface of the finished composite part. The Strawberry Red is integral to the gel coat, not a coating applied afterward.
Why Choose RAL 3018 Strawberry Red Color Gel Coat?
Strawberry Red is a vivid, warm red with a fresh, fruity quality reminiscent of ripe strawberries. Its bright, clean tone makes it a natural specification for consumer products, recreational composite parts, and applications where a vivid, fruit-inspired red finish is required.
Fibre Glast matches it precisely to the RAL 3018 standard, so the color is consistent and repeatable across production runs. For physical color confirmation before ordering, the #4008-A RAL Color Book has printed swatches of all 188 RAL colors.
What Are the Best Applications for RAL 3018 Strawberry Red Color Gel Coat?
Consumer products, recreational composite parts, and applications where a vivid, fresh strawberry red finish stands out. For open-air repair work, combine with Duratec Hi-Gloss Additive for a tack-free cure.
How Should RAL 3018 Strawberry Red Color Gel Coat Be Used for Best Results?
RAL 3018 Strawberry Red Color Gel Coat is best applied by spraying over a clean, properly prepared mold surface. Catalyze with #69 MEKP at 1.5% to 2.5%, then build the film in 4 to 5 coats of roughly 5 mils each, giving each coat 15 to 20 minutes before applying the next, for a total film thickness of 20 to 25 mils.
Confirm thickness with the #122-A Gel Coat Thickness Gauge. Thin to spray viscosity with #70 Styrene Thinner or Duratec #1039/#1040 Clear Hi-Gloss Additive as needed. Expect 40 to 80 square feet of coverage per gallon. Made to order; all Color Gel Coat sales are final.
Technical Specifications
- Color: RAL 3018, Strawberry Red
- Catalyzation: #69 MEKP at 1.5% to 2.5%
- Application: 4 to 5 coats of about 5 mils, 20 to 25 mils total; spraying recommended
- Coverage: Approximately 40 to 80 square feet per gallon
- Thin with: #70 Styrene Thinner or #1039/#1040 Duratec Clear Hi-Gloss Gel Coat Additive
Available Sizes and SKUs
- #710-A - Quart
- #710-B - Gallon
- #710-C - 5-gallon pail
- #710/69-A - Quart kit with 1 x #69 MEKP
- #710/69-B - Gallon kit with 3 x #69 MEKP
- #710/69-BK - Case of 4 gallons with 9 x #69 MEKP
Every product Fibre Glast sells is First Quality Guaranteed, so you can color your parts to RAL 3018 with confidence.
PLEASE NOTE: RAL is an internationally recognized color matching system used for paints and coatings. The RAL colors displayed on this website use a three-color display (RGB) and will not reflect the exact color distinguished by RAL Standards. For an accurate color depiction, you can purchase the #4008-A RAL Color Book which contains samples of the 188 RAL colors.
'No Return' Policy - All Color Gel Coats are made-to-order; therefore, cannot be returned to inventory. All sales of Color Gel Coat are final.
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