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Gel coat too thin?
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Hi guys,
I had my first attempt at mould making recently on a door handle surround. It may not have been the best initial mould to make but at the same time it didn't look too complex. The one problem I did seem to have was the gel coat appeared to be too thin. It ran off the sharp edges and left a very very thin layer around these bits. I mixed up the gel coat accordingly but it seemed as though it simply ran off the waxed part. I will post pictures shortly. Perhaps I was supposed to fully submerge the part within the plasticine boundary?
Cheers in advance!
Vips
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Gel coat too thin?
Vips
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13 Years Ago
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Vips
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13 Years Ago
Hi Vips, Thanks for your post. That gelcoat does seem to have gone on suprisingly thinly - the...
Matt (Staff)
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13 Years Ago
Cheers for your quick reply Matt, much appreciated. It was definitely a little warm that day, and...
Vips
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13 Years Ago
Hi Vips, OK, I'll be interested to hear how you get on.If the specific shape of your mould...
Matt (Staff)
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13 Years Ago
I concur with Matt, The gelcoat is normally thick like custard and I find I need to put the unmixed...
Warren
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13 Years Ago
Hey guys, I've started a new less complex mould. It does have slightly sharp edges and I've...
Vips
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13 Years Ago
Hi Vips, You can find silica here . [Matt Edit: Thanks Joe!]
Joe
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13 Years Ago
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