Whats the best resin to use for my project?

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Whats the best resin to use for my project?

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By EVILTL - 2/2/2016 3:43:38 PM

Hi guys. Im a begginer when it comes to c.f. skinning. I plan to skin/hand lay a bunch of car parts with a colored carbon fiber fabric. Heres the resin qualities that I need-

1. I need a resin that is UV stable so the parts dont fade in the sun.

2. Since im using colored c.f. fabric, the resin needs dry clear and not screw up the fabric color underneath.

3. I hope to be able to apply it inside my basement, so it cant stink me out of the house.

4. Since im a beginner, it cant cure super fast. ill need time to be able to work with it. On the other hand, i dont want it to take forever either.

5. It would be nice if its somewhat easily sandable, but thats really the least of my concerns

6. Im buying my fabric from Composite Envisions, so id really like to get the resin from there also.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you come up with some good suggestions, just let know the product name and info and where to get it.

Thank You!!!

By ChrisR - 2/4/2016 5:50:28 AM

1) clear coat the final part with an automotive clear (or rattle can clear PU) this should provide any UV protection - dyed fibres may still fade

2) That's the holy grail of resins there, the colour will always change a bit

3) don't use polyester resin then! - even epoxy you still need to vent the room but you just can't smell the stuff

4) see your resin supplier, I use Huntsman HY-LY 5052, good pot life and good structural properties but expensive epoxy

5) don't worry about this

6) Best talk to them with your requirements then!