Epoxy repelling on mould


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Hey Guys,

We're playing around with a few moulds at home (Australia) but are having a consistent repelling issue from the Epoxy when we go to lay our carbon (240gsm 2/2 twill)
Pretty much pulling our hair out, we're convinced it may have something to do with our moulds but thought we'd seek opinion from the global community.
We're wondering if it is because of a polyester gelcoat mould vs epoxy problem? 
Anyway - here's what we have;

Mould build - the moulds always seem to be a good representation and quite solid
Release waxed mould - 5 times
Laid down polyester gelcoat (waited 24hours)
Laid down 1st lightweight fibreglass adhesion coat (waited 24hours)
Laid down 5-6 heavyweight fibreglass layers
Wait 2 days - pull mould - reverse mould looks great, detailed representation

Laying Carbon - temperature is approx 20-25C
Waxed mould - 5 times, waiting between coats
PVA release agent - light coat - wait 30 mins til applying epoxy 
Epoxy is West Systems with 205 hardener 5:1
Yet when we go to brush on epoxy it repels, ie doesn't seem to want to stick to the prepped surface

Note: when we skin items we have no issues with the epoxy

We're still noobs in this hobby, so will appreciate any input

kind regards
Justin

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M.R. - 3/8/2018 7:25:23 AM
are you letting your pva dry completely? To fully dry pva over a mold of that size in 30 minutes, you have to have a lot of airflow going. If it is pooling up in corners/creases, it could be releasing water into your layup when the resin heats it up later

It is possible that I was a little hasty with letting the PVA dry

I appreciate all the input so far, and will apply this information when next making the next 'test' carbon part

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                             No problem, hopes everything turns out ok for you!
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