Polyaspartic Gelcoat Technology Makes a Splash in Water Park Industry
Millions of people slipped and slid their way down thousands of composite water slides last year. Yet, the large number of people catapulting down an individual water slide, along with continuous water flow, and sun and weather exposure, take a toll on a slide’s finish. Waterpark owners are seeking more durable gelcoats that maintain their attractive appearance to restore slides after the visitors have gone home.
Current gelcoats are vulnerable to the elements, which leads to premature chalking and down glossing. In addition to limited durability, these coatings are constrained by limited application temperature ranges and slower dry times that lengthen return-to-service.