small 2 peice mold

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  1. brokensheer
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    Hello friends, I have a question, In gel coating a small two part mold, (its a box style thing with about 23" long by 16" wide, the bottom is open and glassing will not be an issue,) however should I gel coat the two halves with the flange taped off, then touch them up when they are connected? wet of coures , this seems to be the best Idea I can come up with?
     
    brokensheer, Mar 12, 2014
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    bolt the mold together and do it in one piece.
     
    richofoz, Apr 15, 2014
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    Plus one.
     
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    Yes, bolt the two halves together, and if there is a mould line at the join when you release the two halves, some light wet and dry sanding will remove the line,
     
    rwatson, Apr 22, 2014
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    Thanks !
     
    brokensheer, Apr 22, 2014
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