Where to find High-Temp resin and vacuum-bags?


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Zekewarg
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Hi all!

Did a search but couldn't find any previous posts about it.
I'm looking for a high-temp resin that needs to be baked in an oven for cure, but I can't find any.
Anyone got a tip?
I want to be able to make a sort-of prepreg that will last för a while i a freezer, and even at room temp.
Also, where can I find completed vacuum-bags? I know I can make the with gumtape, but I would like purpose made bags with
zip-locks or similar. I've seen them being used on Youtube.

Thanks in advance.
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There's a plethora of resins available, but it's pretty hard to recommend something without knowing your area... 



As for the zip-lock vacuum bags, I presume you are talking about these:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/z/BeEAAOxyzi9SlMWs/$_32.JPG




They are storage bags for vacuum packing things like clothing and bedding. Most home department stores will sell them in various sizes, otherwise you can get them on eBay.
Zekewarg
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I need a resin for automotive parts. Roofrack, crates, boxes, air intakes and such.
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Apologies, I meant area as in location. Are you in the UK?
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Ah, my bad. No I live in Sweden. I usually buy from EC but they don't seem to carry bake-resin.
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Is the EC high temp resin not sufficient? So you want something that won't have an initial cure at room temp?

The only one I have any experience with is a Hysol product, however I can't remember the specific product number. I'll have a look for you. Super expensive stuff though, possibly not what you're after. Not sure if you can get it in Sweden either.
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Precisely! I want to be able to prep a fair amount and store it in sub0 temps.
But I can't find any heat activated resin.
If you (or anyone else) can find one at a reasonable cost it would be greatly appreciated.
By reasonable cost I mean something close to EC-prices.
Do you know why it is more expensive? Supply-demand? Type of customers or what?
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Hysol stuff is top shelf, it's made for aerospace application so sold to Boeing etc. 
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Seriously, I have now searched for several days and I can find absolutely nothing.
Temp-cured epoxy can't be that rare!

Nobody with any ideas?
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