Form polyester
Polyester laminating resins are generally used with glass matt reenforcement to build thin, strong layers for the construction of molds, back-up molds or objects such as boats, fishponds etc.
Polysets
Polysets_
MEK Catalyst
MEK Catalyst_
e-glass fibre
e-glass fibre_
Polyester pigments
Polyester pigments_
Polyester laminating resins are generally used with glass matt reenforcement to build thin, strong layers for the construction of molds, back-up molds or objects. The resin is weighed out and after the addition of a small amount of MEK catalyst ( 2% - 4%) it starts to gel and finally harden. The more catalyst you add, the faster the curing (hardening) process goes. Do not mix more than you can comfortably handle in 15-20 minutes. For larger surfaces mix multiple batches and work "wet in wet". Build up a thickness of at least 3 layers of glass by cutting small patches and put them overlapping on the surface of your mold/model. Impregnate the resin by dabbing with a brush. Wet out the glass mat but do not use excessive amounts of resin. For a standard square meter of 300 grams mat you should use ca. 800 grams of resin.
materials needed
Polyester Laminating resin (our standard sets include catalyst)
glass mat for strength
release agent for everything that the resin should not stick to (e.g. acmos 82)
Scales, save yourself a lot of trouble and get one of our affordable digital scales
lots of disposable brushes
acetetone for clean up