Restoring Dull Gel coat Finishes

    Exposure to ozone and ultraviolet light causes the polymers in gel coats to gradually breakdown. Think of this oxidation process as "plastic rust". As the surface oxidizes, pores in the gel coat fill with oxidized resin molecules called "chalk". This chalk eventually turns gel coats a dull, opaque color. Here's everything you need to restore dull gel coats to a head-turning shine.