Well if you watch the video from the producer, you would know that you should spread out the mixture on a silverfoil made plate, to extend the worktime a lot - well there is a manual for a reason sometimes :))))
If it solidified in 5 minutes it is possible your mix ratio was off, the normal work time is 10 minutes. Or maybe when applying the coating you took longer than you realized. The full cure time is only 4 hours and if you use a heat source it can be reduced to 10-15 minutes. Cure time is something to consider as well on if it is worth it or not.
It might have been more than 5 minutes but definitely not 10 minutes. I just followed the directions and used the measuring cup provided in the kit. I may have been off by a few mm but nothing that should have caused it to gel up so quick. I've now used it a few more times and I've found that after a few minutes if I go to stir the cup it solidifies almost immediately; but if I don't stir it and just dip my brush in to coat my parts it take a lot longer to solidify. Just my experience 🤷♂
@@markitmade8319 Hi, After applying the epoxy to the piece, the layer lines are still visible, but can they be felt by touch or scratched with a fingernail? Thanks for sharing!
@@mikekiske There will be slight "bumps" depending on how fine of a layer height you use (0.12 mm vs 0.24 mm). I always use 0.12 mm for detailed parts. Even if you can feel it a bit with your fingernail it is SIGNIFICANTLY less and can easily be leveled with some light sanding.
@@markitmade8319 "I usually use a 0.08 mm layer height with a 0.4 mm nozzle. I'll definitely try epoxy-it'll be perfect for making silicone molds. Thanks! ;o)"
Well if you watch the video from the producer, you would know that you should spread out the mixture on a silverfoil made plate, to extend the worktime a lot - well there is a manual for a reason sometimes :))))
I will keep that in mind for my next project!😊
What was that specific gray primer you used?
Just Rustoleum's 2X Primer: amzn.to/40MG2il
Thank you very much sir...
If it solidified in 5 minutes it is possible your mix ratio was off, the normal work time is 10 minutes. Or maybe when applying the coating you took longer than you realized. The full cure time is only 4 hours and if you use a heat source it can be reduced to 10-15 minutes. Cure time is something to consider as well on if it is worth it or not.
It might have been more than 5 minutes but definitely not 10 minutes. I just followed the directions and used the measuring cup provided in the kit. I may have been off by a few mm but nothing that should have caused it to gel up so quick. I've now used it a few more times and I've found that after a few minutes if I go to stir the cup it solidifies almost immediately; but if I don't stir it and just dip my brush in to coat my parts it take a lot longer to solidify. Just my experience 🤷♂
@@markitmade8319
Hi,
After applying the epoxy to the piece, the layer lines are still visible, but can they be felt by touch or scratched with a fingernail?
Thanks for sharing!
@@mikekiske There will be slight "bumps" depending on how fine of a layer height you use (0.12 mm vs 0.24 mm). I always use 0.12 mm for detailed parts. Even if you can feel it a bit with your fingernail it is SIGNIFICANTLY less and can easily be leveled with some light sanding.
@@markitmade8319
"I typically use a layer height of 0.08 mm with a 0.4 mm nozzle. I'll definitely give epoxy a try. Thanks! ;o)"
@@markitmade8319
"I usually use a 0.08 mm layer height with a 0.4 mm nozzle. I'll definitely try epoxy-it'll be perfect for making silicone molds. Thanks! ;o)"