POLYDET® HighGloss 1.3mm

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters

Polymer Name

Thermoset Polyester

Reinforcement Form

Chopped Strand Mat

Reinforcement Material

Glass Fibers

Technologies

Composite Materials

Product Families

Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes

Composition

Gelcoat, chopped strand mat, UP-resin

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Exceptional UV Resistance,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Weather Stability,

High Gloss,

Smooth Surface Finish,

Superior Aesthetics

Product Highlights

• Combines the look of painted aluminum with the mechanical properties of FRP
• Coated with premium gelcoat resin system
• Machine-made cold cured FRP

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Wall Panels

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Commercial

Composites End Use

Wall Panels

Applications

• Surface protection: one-sided protection film, self-adherent
• Bonding preparation: one-sided corona treatment or roughening

Properties

Color

Custom,

White

Physical Form

Sheets

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Thickness	1.3	mm	—
Density	1.42	g/cm3	ISO 1183-1A
Glass Content	24.0	%	ISO 1172
Water Absorption	0.3	%	ISO 62
Volatile Content	0.5	%	ASTM D3530
Mass per Unit Area	1.84	kg/m2	—

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flexural Strength	182.0	N/mm2	ISO 14125
Flexural Modulus	5000.0	N/mm2	ISO 14125
Flexural Strain	3.8	%	ISO 14125
Tensile Strength	81.0	N/mm2	ISO 527-4
Tensile Modulus	6800.0	N/mm2	ISO 527-4
Elongation at Break	1.5	%	ISO 527-4
Impact Strength	46.0	N/mm2	ISO 179-1/2n
Penetration Test	5.0	Nm	ISO 6603-2

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Thickness	1.1 - 2.5 mm
Width	up to 3300 mm
Length	77m coils