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Chasing chemical release agent in aus

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By Azzaw46 - 6/22/2020 12:28:49 AM

Hi everyone, trying to get my hands on some chemical release agent in aus, have tried buying from over seas but as we all know you cant send dangerous goods to aus from the uk etc, has anyone got contact for a Australian supplier? Sick of using wax and pva after seeing how good easylease works. Thanks guys 👍
By beliblisk - 6/24/2020 8:05:35 PM

Hanaldo - 6/24/2020 6:29:33 AM
beliblisk - 6/23/2020 12:53:32 PM
For wetlay one can use Chemtrends release agen with less slip. As i only use it for infusion i went with lvl 6 used in combination with their sealer (its still possible to spray geal coat on without fisheye effect?).

System works for meSmile


Are you thinking of the Zyvax Flex-Z system? Fantastic product, was really my favourite release agent. Unfortunately Polynt were the only ones distributing it here, and they got bought out and now we can't get it anymore. Should really check back in with Chemlease and see if anyone has picked up the contract yet, it was so good.

And yeh, when you're spraying gelcoat you can generally go with a higher slip release agent. Brushing it on lowers the viscosity and makes it open up more. Still have to be careful with pre-release though. With the Zyvax Z1.0 you don't have any pre-release issues.

Yeah Z-Flex. When using inmould gelcoat i just need to be careful when applying firts layer of CF with spray glue (no to pull gealcoat of if i reposotion cloth). I went with 6.0 as i had some release issues in the past (not with Chemtrend products). Parts pop out really goodSmile