The finishing process of a fiberglass part can also be done in a couple different ways. First off a part can be sanded and painted to a mirror shine or a gel coat can be applied in the mold. A gel coat is a form of finishing that, depending on the quality of the mold, has the ability to create a show quality finish in almost any color. Items such as boat hulls are a common item that is gel coated. The process basically eliminates the need for secondary finishing processes after a part comes out of the mold by finishing the inside surfaces of the mold. When a part comes out of the mold the gel coat will have the same level of finish as the mold.