Release Ply vs. Peel Ply

I’m using the vinyl peel ply Werksberg sells. It actually leaves a nice cosmetic finish once peeled off. It has a very slight texture that disappears under 4 coats of clear coat. I lightly sand the raw peel ply surface with 400 wet paper, dry it, then clear coat… looks great.

Now on release ply, i have never tried using that before. It sounds like I would be better off using release ply for these cosmetic parts. Can i infuse with release ply?

Release film won’t really infuse, and there’s a good chance you will end up with wrinkles.

NYLON Peel Ply (what I have been selling so far on here & eBay) will leave some texture but lays down smoother.

Release films are like Scran wrap (works better on Pre-pregs) and wrinkles just looking at it which will bridge on those wrinkles…FastRR, You want some? :smiley:

heck, no thanks Werks :smiley: I’ll keep using this awesome nylon peel ply.

Airtech suggests using release ply B for infusing, but i have used that stuff and it leaves such a sandpaper-ish 80 grit texture it’s ridiculous and ugly. I could hear my customers complaining about the backside finish if i used that stuff. Plus i wouldn’t like it either.

Vinyl peel ply…i’ll keep using it :slight_smile: I love the nice pattern and how easy it is to clearcoat over it.