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fgayford (06/04/2013)
Hi Chris
You can build a small hot box using styrofoam board and use a small space heater. You can easily set the temperature to what you need.
It really isn't air bubbles but the resin boiling volitles you see near the vaccum line. So by closing vacuum first this will stop. I then allow resin to still flow into the bag and it will. I wait for 30 seconds to allow the resin to kind of balance in the laminate then close the resin line. Yes you get a slightly heavier part but eliminate the nightmare work of filling pinholes. By the time your done filling and clearcoating sanding clearcoating your probably are just as heavy .
Others may disagree but this works for me.
Hope this helps
Fred
That does make sense Fred, many thanks. I've made a couple of the toe guards today with the gel coat but think I may try your method in the week and see how I get on.
I'll see about making a small box to start with and go from there. thanks for the tips!
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Bit of an update here, I had a few issues with the release from my triple mould so bought some easy lease (WHAT a difference!!!) to try again.
There are a couple of wet spots in the gel coat as can be seen in the picture, but other than that I'm happy.
Having some success with the carbon has re-inspired me to work on my project bike i'm rebuilding. I kind of lost my enthusiasm when my second son arrived last year but think I can get back to it now!!
I've got this front fairing support on the way from the states with a few other bits, how easy would it be to replicate in carbon? Would have to be wet lay I assume from some form of jig? It doesnt have to be round so am open to suggestions..............
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