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Is it absolutely necessary??

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By Dcchris311 - 3/21/2020 10:43:43 PM

Hello everyone, 

I'm getting ready to make a mold of an engine cover and I wanted to know if its necessary to apply a gel coat prior to laying fiberglass or can I just make the mold with fiberglass and epoxy resin? I'll be doing vacuum infusion to make the mold. Thanks in advance!
By SleepingAwake - 3/22/2020 8:59:11 AM

 
Dcchris311 - 3/21/2020 10:43:43 PM
Hello everyone, 

I'm getting ready to make a mold of an engine cover and I wanted to know if its necessary to apply a gel coat prior to laying fiberglass or can I just make the mold with fiberglass and epoxy resin? I'll be doing vacuum infusion to make the mold. Thanks in advance!
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