Composite mold resurfacing - Hawkeye Industries

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When to resurface? A businessdecision. High quality molds produce high quality parts andresult in less rework. Mold resurfacing is a realistic option to moldreplacement when the mold is structurally sound andonly the gelcoat surface has deteriorated. Resurfacing mold is a lower cost option and allows thefull value to be extracted to the mold. Estimated material cost to resurface is $1.50 persquare foot, compared to an estimated $14.00 persquare foot for mold replacement, a savings of 89%.
Repair vs. Resurfacing Chips, cracks and gouges on otherwise soundmolds can be repaired with Duratec MoldRepair Putty, sanded and polished to aflawless surface. If however, a mold hasnumerous defects and an overall dull andrough finish, resurfacing is the appropriatecourse of action.
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Page 7 and 8: Prepping the moldWipe thesandedsurf
Page 9 and 10: Product preparationCatalyze at 2 pe
Page 11 and 12: Spraying the moldFollow with wet pa
Page 13 and 14: Allowing the mold to dryThe primer
Page 15 and 16: Cleaning the moldWipe the surface w
Page 17 and 18: Product PreparationThoroughly stir
Page 19 and 20: Spraying the topcoatWe recommend a
Page 21 and 22: Curing the topcoatAllow the topcoat
Page 23 and 24: Compounding the moldRemove scratche
Page 25 and 26: Compounding the moldUsing a profess
Page 27 and 28: Compounding the moldBuff the surfac
Page 29 and 30: Polishing the moldApplication—App
Page 31 and 32: Polishing the moldWhile polishing,
Page 33 and 34: Polishing the moldPolish until the

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