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Applying reinforcing already cured mould

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By StanTheMan - 1/26/2014 3:19:38 PM

Hi guys,

Yesterday I started making a mould and only went as far as gel coat and first reinforcement layer but then something came up and I had to leave in a hurry. By the time I came back, the mould was already cured and rock solid. I was wondering it I can keep on reinforcing the mould  with subsequent layers even after the gelcoat and first layer have cured? Would it delaminate? It's a pretty big part and I've used quite a bit of material even this early so it would be costly if I had to start all over again. 

If it's of any significance, the gel coat and resin used is polyester.

Regards,
Stan
By wozza - 1/26/2014 9:20:33 PM

As suggested above. You need to remove the wax from the surface if you want a decent bond.

Warren