Epoxy tooling gel coat - quite thick to apply.


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Martin Fraser
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Hi folks,

I've posed this question in the mould making section a few days ago but I'm looking for a more definitive answer from you guys.

I've been using the above on my current project (model aircraft) and have been impressed with it's hardness when cured. But I find it's quite thick to brush on and doesn't flow very well, leaving quite an irregular surface .  Is it possible to thin it slightly so that it flattens out better?

Many thanks, Marty

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It's not supposed to flow well, it's a gel coat. It's supposed to be thick enough not to run when applied to a vertical surface.

It's viscosity may decrease if you increase the resin temperature to 20-25deg (see the TDS though to check before you do it to get an idea of the pot life) 
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