Use the other spray bottle to apply the Form Release. As I understand it, gel coat needs vacuum to cure properly and one way of providing it is with form release
There is a better way. I just had my Nacra put back together. The guy that repaired it put a additive into the gel before he sprayed it. From what I understand, it's called "air-wax"
After the gel is sprayed, the wax comes to the surface and blocks the air. Simple, easy, and it works GREAT.