1st time Uni-Mould mold making : how to clean the part ?


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Jess8bit (18/05/2013)
Ok, seems the wax is not a popular candidate then BigGrin

Thank you Chris Smile

Jess


I use wax all the time for stuff that's not going to cure in the oven. 3 coats, no PVA. I use semi permanents only for prepreg work, they are way too expensive and a waste when not used to their full potential. Don't get me wrong, they work perfectly for this, but its over engineered. If you were using epoxy gelcoat and vac bagging, maybe.

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Ok Smile

I only use resin infusion with vaccum bagging.

So you would suggest not to use chemical release agent, but only wax because it protects the part and allow to demold as well ?
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Jess8bit (26/05/2013)
Ok Smile

I only use resin infusion with vaccum bagging.

So you would suggest not to use chemical release agent, but only wax because it protects the part and allow to demold as well ?


I would use wax to make the mould. Wax fills in little scratches and imperfections. A semi permanent is almost too good at reproducing the surface and will transfer all these imperfections to the mould. Also, wax release will smooth out the yellow wax you use to seal the trim line.
For the infusion however, I would use a semi-perm.
Don't get me wrong, you can use either for both, but that's how I would do it.

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Ok I'll use wax only for making the next mould, then chem. rel. agent for making the part Smile

I'll post a feedback.

Thank you again for sharing your experience CarbonCactus Wink
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