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- Wet sand mold to 2000 grit using sanding block (made of foam)
- MAKE SURE TO PROTECT EDGES with some flat piece of aluminum or other rigid material, or you'll get a lip on the seam in the end that you need to sand
- Wax mold (3 layers of Mold Release Wax, yellow container). For each layer of wax,
- Get a dab of wax on a shop towel and start applying to the mold (top and inside and on either end for good measure)
- Rub in circles until you can't see streaks anymore and there is no more resistance (this is called "buffing")
- Let set for 15 minutes in between coats
- Apply PVA film with fine-haired brush, let set for 20 minutes
Layup
- Mix cabosil + epoxy and apply to mold (thick on edges)
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- Layup- don't wet plies before laying down
- Tab at least 1" at base, shorter at tip
- Attach halves of mold carefully, making sure tab doesn't get stuck
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