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Re: Cutting a new mold for a foil

Postby rynhardt » Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:38 pm

SaulOhio wrote:
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:17 pm
I have used PVA. The problem with PVA is its hard to fix mistakes. Any runny spots, or a bubble, or a piece of dust that lands on it is there for good. I like waxes because I can buff out any mistakes.
For sure, a polished wax surface will give a slightly better finish, depending on how nicely you apply the PVA. Some guys use a spray gun which apparently gives great results.

I have however had issues with the piece taking bits of the gel coat with it when releasing, even after 6 layers of wax on/off. Maybe it's a bigger problem when you do a high temp cure, I dunno.
But I'm happy to live with tiny swirl marks from the PVA if it means a problem-free release, especially with a green mould (first time use).

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Re: Cutting a new mold for a foil

Postby SaulOhio » Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:20 pm

rynhardt wrote:
Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:38 pm
SaulOhio wrote:
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:17 pm
I have used PVA. The problem with PVA is its hard to fix mistakes. Any runny spots, or a bubble, or a piece of dust that lands on it is there for good. I like waxes because I can buff out any mistakes.
For sure, a polished wax surface will give a slightly better finish, depending on how nicely you apply the PVA. Some guys use a spray gun which apparently gives great results.

I have however had issues with the piece taking bits of the gel coat with it when releasing, even after 6 layers of wax on/off. Maybe it's a bigger problem when you do a high temp cure, I dunno.
But I'm happy to live with tiny swirl marks from the PVA if it means a problem-free release, especially with a green mould (first time use).
Has anyone tried Loctite Frekote release agents?

http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.h ... 5137088513

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Re: Cutting a new mold for a foil

Postby rynhardt » Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:34 am

I've used Smooth-On Ease Release in the past but didn't like it. I found it too slippery for hand layup as the wetted fabric moves around very easily and doesn't cling to vertical areas and slides down.


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