- Gelcoats | Leading Composites Supplier
Gelcoats
Tricel Composites provides a wide range of gelcoat solutions for multiple industries and specialist applications. Our gelcoats form a durable, protective outer layer on moulded laminates, delivering superior aesthetics and long-term performance.
Why Choose Our Gelcoats?
- Full range: Orthophthalic, Isophthalic, NPG, Vinylester, and Tooling gelcoats
- Available in various colours for brush or spray application
- Gloss levels matched to your mould for a flawless finish
- Expert technical support to optimise production and reduce costs
Trusted by professionals in moulding, automotive, marine, and construction industries.
Our Gelcoat Range
Orthophthalic Gelcoat
- Ideal for non-critical applications
- Improves component durability and protects laminates
- Provides a smooth, aesthetic finish—eliminating the need for painting
Isophthalic Gelcoat
- Superior water and environmental resistance
- Excellent blister resistance and toughness
- Better gloss retention, UV stability, and lower styrene emissions
Lloyd’s-approved options available
Tooling & Vinylester Gelcoat
- Tooling Gelcoat cures to a harder surface for high-lustre polishing
- Vinylester Gelcoat offers maximum chemical and solvent resistance
Perfect for high-temperature or post-cured parts
Corrosion resistance guides available on request
NPG Gelcoat
- Exceptional blister resistance
- High chemical and heat tolerance
Commonly used in marine applications
Quality and Sustainability
We use premium raw materials and advanced technologies to ensure:
- Sustainability
- Stability
- Ease of use
All gelcoats are compatible with our high-quality polyester pigments.
Application Guidance
Proper gelcoat application is essential for durability and aesthetics.
Best practices include:
- Spray application with calibrated equipment
- Trained operators and correct spray methods
Investing in proper application reduces rework and scrap costs.
Our GELCOATS & PIGMENTS Suppliers
Tricel Composites distributes gelcoats and pigments from Colorplas, Polynt, West & Senior Ltd., and Sarzyna Chemical across the UK and Ireland. These trusted suppliers allow us to offer a wide selection of high-performance gelcoats designed to meet the needs of various industries and applications.
POLYNT GROUP
Polynt is a global specialist in specialty chemicals, producing advanced resins, gel coats, and intermediates for use in composites, coatings, and construction. Known for their innovation and consistent quality, their products, distributed by Tricel Composites, are trusted across marine and industrial markets.
COLORPLAS
Colorplas delivers premium gelcoats and colour pastes tailored for the GRP composites industry. As an authorised distributor, Tricel offers their high-performance products, developed with a strong focus on low-styrene technologies. Their solutions are trusted across marine, transport, and architectural sectors.
SARZYNA CHEMICAL
Backed by over 80 years of expertise, Sarzyna Chemical is a top producer of synthetic resins, offering trusted epoxy and polyester systems. Tricel Composites supplies these proven materials, widely used in marine, construction, automotive, and industrial sectors for their reliability and innovation.
WEST & SENIOR
West & Senior manufactures pigment dispersions in the UK since 1952, supplying high-performance colour solutions to global markets. Tricel Composites offers their reliable dispersions for coatings, plastics, and composites, supported by decades of technical expertise and a strong commitment to quality and innovation.
- Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Tricel Composites for your Composite Material Needs?
At Tricel, we strive to achieve the highest standard of quality with every undertaking. This includes all individual projects elements such as organisations, production processes and customer service. Our bespoke capabilities also include all aspects of design, delivery and build. We pride ourselves in producing high-quality results, and due to this have been employed and utilised by many of today’s leading industry brands.
cUSTOMER sERVICE
We assign each customer a dedicated composites account manager to ensure their needs are met - driving service excellence and continuous improvement.
dELIVER ON tIME
On-time delivery is a core requirement of our business. We use a network of specialist couriers to ensure your delivery arrives on time, every time.
cERTIFIED pRODUCTS
All Tricel Composites products are rigorously tested and certified to meet stringent industry standards, ensuring consistent quality, safety, and performance.
60 Years in Business
Tricel Composites is part of the wider Tricel Group, with over 60 years’ experience across design, manufacturing, and distribution in the composites industry.