Using polyester filler (Plastic Padding) to make a mould for an epoxy part

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ChrisC	C ChrisC posted 4 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
C Group: Forum Members Posts: 4, Visits: 48	Hi All - Anyone know if I will have any issues using polyester body filler to make a simple mould from which to form an epoxy part ? Propose to use this as it's very quick and easy to shape. Will be using Easy Lease. Thanks
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oekmont	oekmont posted 4 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 550, Visits: 27K	This won't work, except you use 2k clearcoat or something similar to finish the mould. Pva as release agent will work, too. Epoxy doesn't release well from bodyfiller if you use regular release agents.
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ChrisC	C ChrisC posted 4 Years Ago HOT Post Details
C Group: Forum Members Posts: 4, Visits: 48	+x oekmont - 4/20/2020 2:40:07 PM This won't work, except you use 2k clearcoat or something similar to finish the mould. Pva as release agent will work, too. Epoxy doesn't release well from bodyfiller if you use regular release agents. Ok thanks. Much appreciated.
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