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5 layers of mould release chalk/wax (wipe between each layer application, and let sit after application for ~5 minutes).

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General rule is weight of carbon fiber == weight of epoxy resin solution. aeropoxy Do not forget to tare (or subtract) the weight of the cup that holds the resin.

Aeropoxy epoxy resin solution = 100 parts epoxy, 27 parts hardener (the ratio might differ depending on the hardener and resin used so make sure to read the container label).

Other notes:

  • Bends and complex curves have a higher chance of introducing air bubbles which will stop the epoxy from flowing into that particular area. This leads to small dents/holes/dry spots once after the epoxy is curedcures. Air bubbles are almost unavoidable because small air particles will enter the resin as when you are mixing it with the hardener.

    • To avoid minimize air bubbles you can:

      • de-gas your resin using a vacuum chamber

      • let the epoxy mixture sit for longer after mixing (but you will need a longer epoxy pot life)