RAL 8003 - Clay Brown

What Is RAL 8003 Clay Brown Color Gel Coat?

RAL 8003 Clay Brown Color Gel Coat is a polyester gel coat matched to the RAL 8003 Clay Brown 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 Clay Brown is integral to the gel coat, not a coating applied afterward.

Why Choose RAL 8003 Clay Brown Color Gel Coat?

Clay Brown is a warm, reddish brown with a natural, earthy quality that references the color of clay soil. Its natural, grounded tone makes it a practical choice for outdoor composite parts and architectural panels where an earthy, clay-toned brown is the specification. Fibre Glast matches it precisely to the RAL 8003 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 8003 Clay Brown Color Gel Coat?

Outdoor composite parts, architectural panels, and decorative applications where a warm, natural clay brown finish is specified. For open-air repair applications, combine with Duratec Hi-Gloss Additive to cure tack free.

How Should RAL 8003 Clay Brown Color Gel Coat Be Used for Best Results?

RAL 8003 Clay Brown 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 8003, Clay Brown

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 8003 with confidence.