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BoostSamurai
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Hey guys, I'm about to buy my first ever FG/CF supplies.
I've found a local supplier
(because shipping chemicals OS is $$$$ and a big NO NO)
and have made a list of what I think I'll need to get started, both in terms of FG mould & CF part making. In the future, I will be getting my composite fabric requirements from EC though
Could I please trouble you guys to take a look over my list and let me know if there's anything else you think would be essential for a start up and or anything I probably don't need that I have included in my list.
Supplies List
105 West System Epoxy Resin 1 ltr
206 Slow Hardener 800 ml
PVA Release - 1kg (blue)
Demoulding Wax 400gm
Respirator Kit A1B1E1K1-P2 - Ammonia
Safety Goggles
Acetone 5 ltr
Isopropyl Alcohol 99%
Catalyst for Tooling Gelcoat 500ml
Tooling Gelcoat 1 kg
Catalyst - 100ml MEKP
Polyester Resin for Fibreglass Laminating 1kg
Plasticene Light Beige Modelling Clay 4kg
Mixing Sticks
Paint Brushes
Carbon Fibre fabric 2x2 twill 198gms
Fibreglass Cloth 130gm
Fiberglass Roller 12mmx70mm
Brand/product selection is limited, but this is what I have to work with.
With the above supplies, I hope to produce some simple wet layup CF parts which, when sold, will enable me to acquire enough funds to move forward to an infusion setup.
Thanks in advance
JZX World Forums
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Biting the CF bullet, what am I missing?
BoostSamurai
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12 Years Ago
Gloves if you have not got them already. 5 ltr of Acetone is quite a lot. It is always useful but I...
Brian_s
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12 Years Ago
Thanks for the feedback. I've never had to use Acetone so wasn't really sure how much was needed. :)...
BoostSamurai
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12 Years Ago
Be careful if you plan to use polyester moulds with epoxy resin. The two often stick together...
Warren (Staff)
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12 Years Ago
Ahhh ok, that was going to be the plan. What type of moulds would be preferable to polyester ones...
BoostSamurai
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12 Years Ago
epoxy based, vinylester or a specific "epoxy compatable" polyester tooling system. Our Uni-mould...
Warren (Staff)
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12 Years Ago
Thanks for that. I guess I'll have to have a chat with my supplier to see what they have available...
BoostSamurai
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12 Years Ago
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