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Hello,

I have a mould made out of wood and i want to create some skins from it. What i did so far: I have dyed the mould with primer(2 layers). And now im thinking to add a layer of painting. Is this necessary? If I leave it with 2 layers of primer will my mould react with my epoxy resin? I am going to do infusion process. 
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Products may vary, but there's always a risk of the epoxy sticking to the primer surface and pulling it off onto the new part, leaving you with a lot of finishing work

Always best to find a good topcoat that can provide you with a reliable surface that will offer a good prospect of release

An automotive quality paint finish will work, although newly-sprayed finises can be a risk if not sufficiently hardened.

If available where you are, then EC's pattern coat high gloss will provide a good surface that's relatively easy to flat and polish. Alternatively, an epoxy coating resin, although this will be a little bit tougher to flat and finish afterwards.
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I've used tygavax tygaflor and tooltec for use on mdf and wooden plugs, it's a self adhesive ptfe tape and works well, but it ain't cheap.
As you are aware the wood soaks up anything you put on it, I know people have used wax through to 2k lacquer. The key is to make sure the coating is cured fully and compatible with the resin system you are using 
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scottracing - 2/22/2019 8:52:24 PM
I've used tygavax tygaflor and tooltec for use on mdf and wooden plugs, it's a self adhesive ptfe tape and works well, but it ain't cheap.
As you are aware the wood soaks up anything you put on it, I know people have used wax through to 2k lacquer. The key is to make sure the coating is cured fully and compatible with the resin system you are using 

You should do your own small sample test of the materials and release agents etc.





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