04-10-06

 

 

Rick came by to give me a hand laying up the new part using my new mold.  I had painted the top of the mold with High Performance

Rustoleum Machine Gray paint to give it a nice smooth shiny finish.  I then applied the Mold Release Carnuba Wax from Spruce.

I put 2 coats on it and then sprayed on a layer of PVA to the top surface of the mold.

 

We then layed up one layer of 1.5 oz. E-Glass to provide a smooth bottom on the part.  Then 4 layers of BID FIBERGLASS 38" RA7725

I would recommend vacuum bagging when using this many layers with the High-Temp Epoxy.  The finished part was a bit thicker and

heavier than I would have liked.  Note: I still have to add the top Aluminized layer for aesthetics.

 

The following photos were taken just after the lay-ups were wet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These photos were taken the following morning.