Bob, I apply PVA mold release,I believe that's what you have, (poly-vinyl-
alcohol ) with an air brush. Slightly warm the plug with a hair drier or
heat gun. Just fog the PVA on and let dry. Three fogged -on coats works fine
for me.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Germano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Soaring <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 7:27 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Making a Fiberglass Mold
> Greetings,
>
> I have received much information from the list for making a fiberglass
> mold and so far I'm at the half way point and everything is working as
> suggested. Completed half of the mold. But I do have a question about
> the release agent. I used sandable primer on the plug and sanded and
> sanded, working my way to the final sanding with 600 grit. Then waxed
> and waxed and waxed, with PartAll paste #2. it produces an excellent
> shine and ultra smooth surface. Once the plug was positioned in the
> parting board, the clay applied to the seams, I applied Fibrelease (
> from Fiber Glast) by wiping it on with a foam brush (per the
> instructions), like most liquids placed on a waxed surface it beaded a
> little so I wiped it with a cloth, a little better, but not much.
>
> Am I using the wrong release agent or applying it incorrectly?
> Comments will be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks
>
> Bob Germano
>
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