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Re: Seeking: mold advice *PIC*
By:Dan Caouette (CSCWC)
Date: 4/5/2015, 10:08 am
In Response To: Re: Seeking: mold advice (Paul Sylvester)

Ditto what Jay said: at least 6 layers of 6 oz.

I build mine by first brushing on a "gel coat" of clear epoxy. After it sets up slightly I'll laminate the rest: a layer of light glass (like 3 oz), followed by a layer of carbon fiber (for looks), then four layers of glass, finishing with another layer of carbon. The first layer of light glass and gel coat add depth and protect the carbon if you need to do any sanding (hopefully not). Twill carbon also conforms better than plain weave.

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Seeking: mold advice *PIC*
Paul Sylvester -- 4/4/2015, 6:41 am
Re: Seeking: mold advice *PIC*
Jay Babina -- 4/4/2015, 7:59 am
retry on Pic *NM* *PIC*
Jay Babina -- 4/4/2015, 8:01 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 4/4/2015, 10:57 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/4/2015, 11:13 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/5/2015, 12:15 am
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Paul Sylvester -- 4/5/2015, 6:47 am
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Jay Babina -- 4/5/2015, 8:33 am
Re: Seeking: mold advice *PIC*
Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 4/5/2015, 10:08 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 4/5/2015, 12:09 pm
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fadedred -- 4/5/2015, 10:03 am
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Paul Sylvester -- 4/5/2015, 12:30 pm
Re: Seeking: mold advice *PIC*
Bob Ten Eyck -- 4/5/2015, 6:05 pm
Glad press-n-seal
Jay Babina -- 4/7/2015, 8:35 am