Surface requirement for mould making


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Hi,

I am planning on making some car panel moulds, can you tell me if I can make the mould from panels in primer or do they need to be painted?

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Warren (Staff) (21/01/2016)
Professionally sprayed primer from a 2 pack system will usually be fine once fully cured.  You should get a release with any decent release agent. Ideally from a mould preparation point, it would be more convenient for a high gloss painted finish (2 pack also) as it means less work needed to finish the mould surface off to a high standard. However, if you don't mind polishing up the surface then you should be fine.


Thanks Warren, that helps.  Was more concerned about mould separation than finish as primer is designed to stick but I understood as long as it wasn't keyed it would be okay. 
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