Quick question regarding CS25 Silicone rubber


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Hi guys,

I've finally managed to mould two ( Offside & Nearside ) headlight cover moulds using EC CS25 Silicone rubber.
The quality and definition of the finish is superb!  BigGrin

While I've been busy working on the next stage of the procedure ..................  casting 'Vac-Cast Epoxy Resin' into the silicone moulds,  a week has elapsed.

Now my silicone moulds have built-up an oily residue inside them!?  >>



My question is .............  can I simply 'wash out' with just a damp cloth the oily residue?
Or should I be cleaning the residue off with EC Mould Cleaner?

Other option I've read about are - Soapy water
Or even,  talcing powder!?

And,  how will this effect my Vac-Cast Epoxy Cast?

Any opinions ( comments ) greatly received.



Many thanks

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ......................  anybody?   

Surely someone else must be using CS25!
Is that 'oily' residue a regular thing now?

I used CS25 a couple of years ago,  and that oily residue didn't appear.
Why is that silicone doing this,  last 2 attempts has seen a build-up of that oily residue.


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TURK - 1/17/2019 4:08:47 PM
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ......................  anybody?   

Surely someone else must be using CS25!
Is that 'oily' residue a regular thing now?

I used CS25 a couple of years ago,  and that oily residue didn't appear.
Why is that silicone doing this,  last 2 attempts has seen a build-up of that oily residue.


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Never had any problems like that on my moulds UNLESS I didn't use the 2 cup system; first mixing in one cup, then pouring over in a second cup to mix again to make sure everything is well mixed. Sounds like your silicone is sweating... I'm not 100% sure but  warm soapy water shouldn't cause to much problems, maybe wait for Warren to confirm this... Just make sure that before use you put your mould in the oven to make sure no moist is left.

What I also like to do to clean moulds is use a clean cloth and some easylease... Best case you'll remove some excess residue, worst case you'll add some more release. So It's a win win sitaution...

As an extra tip: I always do a first pour with xencast P4 which is relatively cheap and fast curing... that way while demoulding you'll remove any residue or dust that was still on you mould after demoulding it from the plug. I see it's a big mould but you could do a small pour just on the bottom where you have some residue like you say, or pour it in 4 times so you have all the sides


Matthieu Libeert
Founder MAT2 Composites X Sports
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www.mat2composites.com




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