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Old 03-08-2010, 11:22 PM
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Need help fast please! Question about infusion resin!

What kind of resin is good for infusion other than epoxy? I'm leaning more towards a vinyl ester or polyester infusion resin. I tried thinning polyester resin and that just greatly reduces the strength.

If I reduce vinyl ester resin by 5 - 10% will I greatly reduce the properties?

I cant find any infusion resins online either. I need this fast

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John
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Old 03-08-2010, 11:43 PM
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IVEX 400, this is what we use. You can get it from Comp1. Its a vinyl ester for infusion. Don't attempt to mix your own from standard resin. That path is not fun and usually a dead end.

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