Ok, I’m just starting my little side business. All of my experience has been with Prepreg in the past. As of now it’s just not cost effective for me to start with that material. I have decided on regular hand layup, with probable infusions to later follow.
There are so many different products out there to choose I just don’t know what to choose because of the slightly different process.
Resins really, all I want is a decent resin that will accept clear coating if desired, MUST be clear in color, don’t want amber. Decent temp range because I can speed the process a little.
Fabric, I got a handle on so no worries there.
Bagging, really too many ways to go here. Anyone use VAC PAK 400Y? Found a place selling that for $7.00/yd. Is that bag ok, possible to reuse? I used a pink stretch tube film before, unknown number that kinda info was not to be known there.
Now, I never really had to use perforated release film, I know probably should with wet layup. There is a red film from Richmond that has decent temp rating but is there an even cheaper option?
Ok, recap. I need decent, affordable materials.
-hand laminate resin; Other than West 207, please.
-bagging film/tube
-release films
Any insight and/or help that is offered will be greatly appreciated, I’m excited to get started on my own vision. I don’t wanna jump in blind with my hands tied.
-Thanks in advance.