Epoxy resin falling down


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joacomogollon
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Hi,

I am a begginer in carbon fiber and I am currently facing a problem. I have a mould that is similar to a U shape so when I apply the fist coat of epoxy resin it falls from the almost vertical sides and creates a pool in the middle, is there any tip to make the epoxy resin more viscous so it will not fall down?

Also I would like to include an image in the front cover of the carbon fiber as seen on the picture below. I have tried using lacquer after the carbon fiber part is done and did not work. I tried placing the image as a first layer in the mould before any carbon fiber, but it did not work either since the first epoxy layer did not adhere to the image. Any ideas how can I make this? I was thinking on pasting the image once the carbon fiber part is made and then apply a thick coat of epoxy resin on top of it, but I fear it will drip down and would not leave a uniform layer.

http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/ce4c7c0f-554a-4bdc-9412-44c3.JPG


Thank you in advance,
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Dravis
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Are you making the part as a wet lay ?  I would suggest using an Epoxy gelcoat in the mould first, a thin layer, then let it cure to tack, then lay up. You can then place a plastic bag full of warm/hot water in the mould, on top of peel-ply and release film.

I would use a "stack" like this:

polythene bag of hot water   (will keep an even pressure on the inside of your "layup" preventing the resin from pooling in the bottom of the mould, AND help cure it faster Smile)
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resin absorber cloth (Absorbs excess resin that comes through the perforated film)
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perforated release film (Bread wrap)
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Peel-Ply  (Will give a good surface for bonding the foam onto the back.)
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CF
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CF
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Repeat as needed
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sticker/image
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very thin layer of resin
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Gelcoat cured to tack
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Release agent / wax --
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Mould.

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