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Gelcoat didn't cure problem

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By matthieutje65 - 4/30/2012 6:41:51 PM

hi guys,

So I had a little problem...
The first layer of gelcoat (toplayer) didn't cure I guess...



I was able to safe the part by sanding it of; giving me this result

http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/11b9ea32-9376-48a9-b3b1-27f3.JPGhttp://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/f8e337b8-9cd4-449f-808e-3cad.JPGhttp://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/70dbf301-d3e2-4acc-875c-d3b6.JPG


So whats next:

-I will clean the mould, any of you have an idea how I could do this the easiest and best way?
-Sand the part with sandpaper grid 80
-Apply gelcoat in the mould ,then add a new toplayer of carbonfiber, add some resin, put the part back and vacuumbag it all again for 24h

any more advice?