Do I need a release agent?


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This is probably a silly question, but to use the unimould system on a epoxy coating resin finished plug, do I need to use a release agent before putting down the first tooling coat?

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Hi James,

Not much to add really, I'd offer the same advice as Warren. You would need release agent on the epoxy coating resin covered pattern; several coats on a new mould, just as he's said. It will be a pretty reliable release though (polyester and vinylester really don't like sticking to epoxy).

All the best, Matt

Matt Statham
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