Mould Cleaning


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Hey All,

How do you guys clean your moulds after a pull?

I'm currently using the uni mould system with resin infusion along with easy-lease for my release system.

Before I create another part I need to clean off some glue residue and some hardened  epoxy around the edges. As Im using a semi perm release agent I don't want to use anything too harsh as I don't want to have to start from scratch adding 6 or so layers again.

Ive tried some all purpose cleaner so far but, its not cleaning the mould up so well. Any suggestions?


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If you're talking about residue from spray adhesive, you shouldn't be using so much spray adhesive that it leaves a residue. Use less and that should solve that issue.

Compressed air is the easiest way to remove the epoxy on the flanges. Can also use a razor blade to gently lift underneath bigger pieces of resin, and masking tape makes light work of the tiny shards.

Realistically, you shouldn't really have to clean your moulds that well. Most of it should be coming off with the laminate when you demould, and then the stuff on the flanges shouldn't matter. Get rid of the sharp jags and the tiny pieces that might find their way to the surface of your next layup, and other than that dont worry about it.
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Hanaldo - 12/10/2020 4:50:28 AM
If you're talking about residue from spray adhesive, you shouldn't be using so much spray adhesive that it leaves a residue. Use less and that should solve that issue.

Compressed air is the easiest way to remove the epoxy on the flanges. Can also use a razor blade to gently lift underneath bigger pieces of resin, and masking tape makes light work of the tiny shards.

Realistically, you shouldn't really have to clean your moulds that well. Most of it should be coming off with the laminate when you demould, and then the stuff on the flanges shouldn't matter. Get rid of the sharp jags and the tiny pieces that might find their way to the surface of your next layup, and other than that dont worry about it.

Ok thanks, sounds like Im probably using a little too much spray then, the part I was creating had a seam through the middle for appearance reasons so I was worried about the fabric moving. 

You're right, the resin is only on the flanges and probably don't need to worry too much about that. Apart from my OCD 🙄.

Thanks for the advice.


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