Table 1. Differences in color parameters of the gel-coat depending on chemical structure of the diisocyanate before and after QUV-exposure tests.

Sample code ΔL* Δa* Δb* ΔE*
IPDI -0.04 -0.07 0.28 0.29
HDI -1.89 -0.03 1.27 2.28
HMDI -0.04 -0.11 0.41 0.43
XDI -0.58 -0.13 0.86 1.05