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Hand lay up flat sheets question

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By ebf2k - 4/21/2013 5:42:48 PM

My goal is to make some single layer flat sheets that are UV protected.

My thought is to use a Polypropylene Sheet, use a roller to lay on a layer of GC50 Gelcoat, let that set for the 2-3 hours, lay down a dry sheet of CF cloth, then wet that in with the epoxy resin, place another Polyproylene Sheet on top and them clamp them together.

Is that the right approach?  Will the GC50 be enough UV protection or would it stil need a spray on UV Laquer wet sand/polish on top?  I'm trying to avoid that extra labor.

 

Thanks,

Eric
By ebf2k - 4/25/2013 12:17:07 PM

Thanks!  I'll give it a try.