New to infusion and need alittle help


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So Ive been trying my hand at vacuum infusion for a couple attempts now. I had issues with vacuum but figured what I was doing wrong with the molding process. That being said I have a 3cfm dual stage pump and it will only pull -29.5 to -29.75 psi (thats only connected to the catch pot) as well I dont think thats an issue my other problem is that I cant seem to get the resin to pull through the part before it fully cures. I know the resin is a 'low viscosity' but it will get about halfway through the part and then the resin will just crawl through with me ending up wasting quite a few ounces of resin because it will harden in the container. This part is an interior a-pillar part for an Acura so its a small part but it takes at least an hour to pull the resin through. Am I using too much hardener or should I go with a slow cure time? My concern is that ive pulled what resin I could get into the part through and so its thinner than it should be. To add, what is the resin to Carbon fiber ratio in ounces for vacuum infusion? 

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Hanaldo, I only have the peel ply, mesh, bag. I thought you needed peel ply, release film, breather fabric, bagging film. Seems to me I am missing 2 important pieces. If its better to vacuum bag then I guess I can watch some videos tonight and see if it will work, but there are no local places where I can buy the fabric that I know of. the composites place locally sells alot of that stuff in huge bulk which at this time is outta my price range.
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