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japcarmaniac
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i have recently purchased supplies to create my own carbon parts. i have purchased a polyester tooling gelcoat then was advised i should have choosin an epoxy gelcoat. my questions are, can i use the polyester gelcoat to pull epoxy parts? and can i use epoxy and glass fibre to reinforce the polyester mould? if i cant use epoxy glass fibre to reinforce the mould, can i use the polyester tooling gelcoat with glass fibre to reinforce it?
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polyester gelcoat?
japcarmaniac
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13 Years Ago
Hi, Yes, epoxy tooling gelcoat is always better for making epoxy parts. Many people will tell you...
Joe
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13 Years Ago
hi, thanks for the info. ive found out that i can use the polyester mould with epoxy parts as long...
japcarmaniac
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13 Years Ago
Get some Acetone ;) And goold luck brother!
Carbon Tuner
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13 Years Ago
[quote][b]Carbon Tuner (22/01/2012)[/b][hr]Get some Acetone ;) And goold luck brother![/quote]...
japcarmaniac
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13 Years Ago
No matter of product you are using ,if your mold is treated to a mirror finish (3000grit) and waxed...
Nimateck
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12 Years Ago
You can pull epoxy off a polyester mould surface, but it must be depleted of its styrene content as...
carboncactus
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12 Years Ago
[quote][b]carboncactus (08/06/2013)[/b][hr] You can pull epoxy off a polyester mould surface, but...
fgayford
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12 Years Ago
Just some vinegar to break down the epoxy so you can re-use the brushes and like Carbon Tuner said,...
fiberglasshawaii
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12 Years Ago
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