{"id":12852,"date":"2024-02-21T14:42:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T13:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finres-sa.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12852"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:06:12","slug":"jesmonite-flex-metal-gelcoat","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.finres-sa.com\/en\/product\/jesmonite-flex-metal-gelcoat\/","title":{"rendered":"JESMONITE\u00ae Flex Metal Gelcoat"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"product-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12852\" class=\"elementor elementor-12852 elementor-12812\" data-elementor-post-type=\"product\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1670a25 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1670a25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8204851 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8204851\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">Jesmonite\u00ae AC730 Flex Metal Gel Coat is an acrylic polymer-modified cement-based composite to which real metal powder has been added.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">This ingenious system is used when the striking effect of metal is to be imitated.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">Suitable for decorative objects, ornamental pieces, architectural moldings, cladding and much more.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">The kit consists of a water-based acrylic liquid and a powder base to be combined in a specific ratio according to the finish chosen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">Flex metal gel coat is designed to be applied as a first coat to the bottom of a mold, and then covered with Jesmonite AC 730 or AC 830, either cast or reinforced with fiberglass.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">Gel coats are available in 4 finishes: bronze, copper, silver bronze and brass.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">Metal Filler is available in a range of 3 colors: copper, bronze and brass.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">One of the main advantages of Metal Filler is its ability to simulate the appearance and properties of solid metal without the constraints of traditional metalworking methods.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">Metal powder is also appreciated by artists, designers and hobbyists for its ability to offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods, and its capacity to enable the creation of complex, detailed patterns that would be difficult to achieve with solid metal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">Metal Filler, when mixed with resin, forms a homogeneous mixture that can be used in various 3D printing and molding processes, enabling the creation of functional prototypes, complex jewelry or industrial components.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">The choice of a specific metal powder depends on the desired properties and applications, such as conductivity, corrosion resistance, heat resistance or mechanical strength.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">The resulting objects have the lustre of metal and need to be treated by polishing or other finishing techniques to achieve the desired shine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #233c76;\">Note: the effect of the metal will be more striking starting from a transparent resin than from a white acrylic resin<\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e4624 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4e4624\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Benefits<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-897eabf e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"897eabf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eefd8dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eefd8dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mixing ratio by weight :<\/p><ul><li>Flex metal bronze 5.5 : 1  <\/li><li>Flex metal brass 5.5 : 1<\/li><li>Flex metal copper 7 : 1<\/li><\/ul><p>Fire resistance: B-s1-d0<\/p><p>Weather resistance\/durability ETAG 034: 25 years<\/p><p>Dimensional stability: S = 0.83; E = 1.28<\/p><p>Water absorption\/porosity: 2.26%.<\/p><p>Freeze-thaw resistance: 300 cycles<\/p><p>Storage: at a constant temperature between 5 and 25\u00b0C<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4274f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a4274f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>4 genuine metal finishes<\/p><p>Solvent- and VOC-free<\/p><p>Fast curing<\/p><p>Metal look and feel<\/p><p>Indoor and outdoor use<\/p><p>Remarkable properties<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa33b4b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa33b4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-554fcc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"554fcc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Implementation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d42744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d42744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>MELANGE<\/p><p>Follow the recommended ratio according to the metal finish chosen.<\/p><p>Weigh and thoroughly mix the powdered base with its liquid hardener.<\/p><p>The mixture should be fluid, lump-free and thick, but easy to apply with a brush to form a 1-2 mm thick layer.<\/p><p>It is very important to keep the mixture agitated during application to avoid any settling of the heavy metal powders contained in the product.<\/p><p>APPLICATION<\/p><p>When the mixture is homogeneous, apply a thin 1-2 mm layer to the bottom of the mould. When the gel coat begins to harden, make another mixture with AC 730 and fill the rest of the mold. <\/p><p>FIBER REINFORCEMENT<\/p><p>To create strong, resistant panels, reinforce AC 730 with glass reinforcements such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finres-sa.com\/en\/product\/jesmonite-fiber-quadraxial\/\">Jesmonite quadriaxial<\/a> <\/strong> fabric.  <\/p><p>When using fiber reinforcement on gelcoat, successively brush on a layer of Jesmonite AC 730 mixture, a fiber cloth, a second layer of the same mixture, a second layer of fiber, a third layer of the mixture, a third fiber cloth, and finally a final layer of the mixture to make the fiber mesh disappear.<\/p><p>NOTE<\/p><p>Gel coats flex metal work best with silicone rubber molds, but it&#8217;s also possible to use polyurethane molding compounds with a suitable release wax. Rigid GRP, wood or plaster molds are to be avoided. <\/p><p>DRYING<\/p><p>Depending on the size and complexity of the panel, it should then be left to dry in the mold for 2 to 3 hours.<\/p><p>During the drying process, objects should be stored in a warm but not too dry environment.<\/p><p>They should be placed on shelves to allow optimum air circulation, and stored in such a way that the panels cannot shift or bend under their own weight.<\/p><p>POLISHING<\/p><p>After demolding, the surface of the jesmonite flex metal gel coat must be polished to reveal the shine of the metal powders.<\/p><p>It is essential to allow the print to dry for at least 24 hours before polishing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82be526 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"82be526\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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