Infusion with IN2 Epoxy and GC50 Epoxy Polyester Gelcoat


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Is this correct?

Roll my mold with GC50 gel coat, wait a few hours till it is tacky but will not adhere to finger, add the reinforcement and infuse with IN2 epoxy.

Thanks...Alan


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The problem with brush coating and infusion is getting the layer smooth enough.   Otherwise, the brush strokes and undulations of the uneven surface distort the carbon weave slightly as the vacuum presses it down tightly to the surface.  This isn't a problem for wet lay up with brush applied GC50 as a thin layer of wet resin between cloth and gelcoat means the fibre floats on the resin flat rather than distorting.  

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Warren (Staff) - 7/14/2020 9:51:51 AM
The problem with brush coating and infusion is getting the layer smooth enough.   Otherwise, the brush strokes and undulations of the uneven surface distort the carbon weave slightly as the vacuum presses it down tightly to the surface.  This isn't a problem for wet lay up with brush applied GC50 as a thin layer of wet resin between cloth and gelcoat means the fibre floats on the resin flat rather than distorting.  

Thank you again. 
Would there be an issue if the GC50 exceeds the recommended .5-.7 mm?

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