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carboncactus
carboncactus
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Hello there,
I read this article and found something interesting:
http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/ipb/index.php/topic/215174-carbon-wrapping-how-to-guide-56k-death/
Can anyone explain the purpose of a topcoat / flowcoat?
Ive read that its just gelcoat with a wax in styrene solution added.
Every website says the same thing, something about it curing tack free.
Can anyone explain exactly the curing process, is it faster?
whats with the wax rising to the surface? I can't seem to get my head around what is actually happening.
Thanks
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carboncactus
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12 Years Ago
Flowcoat is a surfacing layer. If you've used gelcoat you'll know it stays tacky for a vey long time...
FLD
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12 Years Ago
I guess, but all gelcoats I've used have cured to a hard surface........
carboncactus
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12 Years Ago
Polyester based gelcoats in most cases cure to a slight tack in contact with air. Against a mould...
Warren (Staff)
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12 Years Ago
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