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Process for fibreglass mould

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By Undercover - 4/16/2016 10:38:01 PM

ive posted a topic before i had where shrinkage so bad that i couldnt remove the part without breaking the mould. And even then, the part wouldnt fit in the mould because the mould was too small/tight

I now plan on not just using csm but using a lighter woven fibreglass in 1 or 2 layers so i can safely remove part from mould then check there is no/little shrinkage by refitting the part back into the mould. Once i am happy, apply multiple layers of csm to build the thickness of the mould. 

I hoping this should cure my previous issues. I have read online that too many layers straight away can cause shrinkage. Also, on my first attempt, i could of added too much hardner (i was working in the sun, but everything seemed to cure pretty quick), would that affect shrinkage?



-undercover
By Undercover - 4/19/2016 10:15:34 PM

ive tried this again on the same part along with another one. The other being much easier to work with but although they are currently curing, i feel its not going to go so well.

The fabric lifted in the corners etc no matter how much i rolled and pressed the air out. Let alone all the mess.

Is it alot easier to to vacuum to make a mould?