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Rafael Piccoli
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I have recently purchased the 1mm Sheet Wax and every time I try to produce a mould using this product it comes out with pinholes and surface imperfections as seen in the photo below, (I do make sure not to cause any damage, or unnecessary holes when laying it), plus, the wax is sticky and hard to remove. Any idea as to why?
I have been using Tooling Gelcoat and Polyester Resin for Fiberglass Reinforcement.
I have also been following the proper steps as seen in the video.
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Sheet Wax help
rafapiccoli
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5 Years Ago
The wax will not deliver a perfectly smooth surface, although careful application will usually mean the minimum of flatting needed afterwards, followed by compounding and polish afterwards if a gloss...
MarkMK
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5 Years Ago
Freeman (the manufacturers of his wax) actually make a sealer that this wax is supposed to be sealed with prior to moulding, hence why it sticks to the mould afterwards. I like to spray any sheet wax...
Hanaldo
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5 Years Ago
Thank you all for the kind response. I have noticed it does come off easy when applying Mold cleaner and even when it comes to warming it up and applying it on curves, it is not a problem. The real...
rafapiccoli
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5 Years Ago
Appreciate man.
taimur
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5 Years Ago
Is it a cover of an existing part that you're looking to make, were you using the wax to cover up a poor surface on the original part or, perhaps, just looking for a reliable release? If you're...
MarkMK
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5 Years Ago
Yes, I am using it to cover up a part, just found it to be easier using the wax sheet other than having to paint the original part and so on. Thanks again for all the help, was just looking for a...
rafapiccoli
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5 Years Ago
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