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Catch the Light with Silver Flake
Glitterflake is commonly used to repair damaged bass boats or to make any project stand out from the crowd. Flakes are 0.015" metallized polyester and are recommended for use with our #180 Gel Coat—a clear marine gel coat with excellent weathering properties and a high gloss suited to enhance the metallic glitter.
Glitterflake should be mixed thoroughly with clear gel coat no more than one hour before it is to be applied. It is generally added at 10% by weight, but may be increased up to 20%. Adding more than 20% can cause curing problems including a distortion or ripple in the surface.
Get best results with Glitterflake by using it as one of three standard layers in lamination. For finished parts, these include:
- A layer of pigmented gel coat at its base, used to conceal layers of reinforcement below.
- The layer of Glitterflake blended with clear gel coat.
- Ultimately, a protective layer of clear gel coat at the part's surface to optimize the metallic appearance of the flakes.
(Keep in mind that the sequence of applying these layers will change based on application. For boat repair and use with a plug, layers are added in the order as noted above. When using Glitterflake in a mold, the order is opposite: first, add the clear gel coat. Follow with Glitterflake layer, pigmented gel coat, and all subsequent reinforcement).
What Is Sparkling Silver Glitterflake?
Sparkling Silver Glitterflake is a metallic flake additive blended into clear gel coat to give a part a silver metallic finish. The flakes are 0.015 inch metallized polyester, commonly used to repair damaged bass boats or to make any project stand out. Sparkling Silver Glitterflake is recommended for use with #180 Gel Coat, a clear marine gel coat with excellent weathering properties and high gloss.
Why Choose Sparkling Silver Glitterflake?
The metallized polyester flake in Sparkling Silver Glitterflake catches and reflects light through a clear gel coat, producing a deep metallic effect that pigment alone cannot achieve. Because the flake is suspended in clear gel coat and protected by a clear topcoat, the finish has both sparkle and long-term durability. Sparkling Silver is one of four colors in the Glitterflake line, alongside Blue (#881), Red (#882), and Gold (#883), so finishes can be matched or combined.
What Are the Best Applications for Sparkling Silver Glitterflake?
Sparkling Silver Glitterflake is suited to bass boat repair and custom metallic finishes on parts that need to stand out, applied within a clear gel coat system over a pigmented base. It is a strong choice for marine and decorative composite work where a silver metallic surface is the goal.
How Should Sparkling Silver Glitterflake Be Used for Best Results?
Sparkling Silver Glitterflake is mixed thoroughly into clear gel coat no more than one hour before applying. Add at 10% by weight, increasing up to 20% if desired. Adding more than 20% can cause curing problems including surface distortion or ripple. For best results, build three layers: a pigmented gel coat base to conceal the reinforcement below, the Glitterflake blended with clear gel coat, and a protective clear gel coat topcoat to optimize the metallic appearance. The layer order reverses when working in a mold: clear gel coat first, then the Glitterflake layer, then pigmented gel coat, then reinforcement.
Technical Specifications
Type: 0.015 inch metallized polyester flake additive
Recommended carrier: #180 clear marine gel coat
Loading: 10% by weight, up to 20% maximum (over 20% risks distortion or ripple)
Application window: Mix into clear gel coat no more than 1 hour before use
Available Sizes and SKUs
#879-A - 4 oz, 1/2 pint container
#879-B - 1 lb, quart container
#879-C - 4 lb, gallon container
#879-D - 10 lb, boxed
Every product Fibre Glast sells is First Quality Guaranteed, so you can add a metallic finish with confidence.
Check out other Fibre Glast colors in this category: Blue (#881), Red (#882), and Gold (#883).
Visit our Learning Center and read the article, Using Glitterflake , for more information.
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