back in the late 60's early 70's this guy was the real deal. it was his bag, you dig it ? (been watching 1970's biker, hot rod flix on amazon prime....)
One of the greatest gel coaters ever behind the wheel, Jim Pringel. He and Jim Sullivan both worked at Kona and figured out how to do blends and fades in the mold long before anyone else ever thought of if attempting it. Might be common today but back then they invented it. I got lucky enough to work with both of them through the years.