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I'm new at working with carbon fiber- using epoxy resin,
I'd like to know where to get release film- something to cover the patch I'm working on so it's smooth when cured.
I'm repairing a carbon fiber paddleboard with small dent 1cm diameter.
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A lot depends on the level of cosmetic finish that you need for the repair and how your part was originally constructed
If it looks like fibreglass matting has been used as reinforcement on the rear, then there's a good chance that it might have been made with a surface coat of polyester gelcoat. It might be this surface that has developed the slight bubble you've seen?
If this is the case, you should be able to blend in your newly applied epoxy repair quite well and maybe the whole part might benefit from a good polish with a machine polisher and compound. This might restore a bit of shine if it's dulled over time but test out on a less conspicuous bit first if there's any uncertainty
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loden
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6 Years Ago
If you just want to make the outer film of epoxy reasonably smooth with the existing surface once you've applied additional resin, then something like packing tape will work okay. You'll likely need....
MarkMK
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6 Years Ago
Thanks for the info, I didn't realize nor know how to finish the surface. So after carbon + epoxy resin layer, I would sand the patch down, and leave it as is or apply a thin coat of epoxy resin? Th...
loden
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A lot depends on the level of cosmetic finish that you need for the repair and how your part was originally constructed If it looks like fibreglass matting has been used as reinforcement on the rear...
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