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Use different gelcoat for other half of mould?

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Timellis	Timellis posted 11 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 58	I am having finish issues on my pattern and mould when using Unimold gelcoat. The first time the part was finished in clear lacquer form Halfords. The part was easy leased and then waxed 8 times. When de-moulded the finish on the part had alligatored leaving a poor quality mould. The second time had 2k lacquer finish, again easy lease and wax with the same result. My question is can I use your epoxy tooling gelcoat for this half of my mould? (the first half has been repaired extensively from alligatoring) - I am looking at the "green stuff" you have. Also, what finish do you suggest for my part? Thanks in advance. Edited 11 Years Ago by Timellis
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Timellis	Timellis posted 11 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 58	So what finish do you suggest? I now have to sand and prep my plug again and need to apply a finish. Thanks for your help with this - it's getting a bit frustrating.
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wozza	wozza posted 11 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 688, Visits: 5.4K	Timellis (03/11/2014) So what finish do you suggest? I now have to sand and prep my plug again and need to apply a finish. Thanks for your help with this - it's getting a bit frustrating. I know how frustrating and costly it can become You have a few options. More info would be helpful before making suggestions. What is the plug made from How big and complex is it (pictures may help) What is the mould for, infusion,wet lay, pre- preg, poly or epoxy resin. Carbon Copies Ltd
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Timellis	Timellis posted 11 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 58	its a guitar body - or rather the top of the body (the lower part is the other half of the mould) I intend to lay carbon fibre, reinforcement and vacuum using epoxy resin - no pre-preg or ovens will be used.
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