| abstract |
Fiber-reinforced plastic articles having a gel coat with high initial gloss and extended gloss retention are made by a process comprising the steps of: A) spreading a peroxide-curable gel coat composition over the surface of a mold that is in negative relief of the article to be molded; B) at least partially curing the gel coat composition; C) spreading a fiber reinforced, plastic composition over the at least partially cured gel coat composition to form a laminate; and D, curing the laminate to form the fiber-reinforced plastic article. |