Psychographic Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 I recently bought an Alumilite casting kit and have done a little bit of playing around with it. I've done enough to want to get a little more involved with it and was wondering what products are you guys using for your work?
futurattraction Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 I've been using Smooth-On 300 and 305 resin. Over the past 2-3 years I've used a combination of Smooth-On, Alumilite and MicroMark molding rubber, depending on the parts I'm molding.
Greg Wann Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 I use Smooth -On Task 8. It will take a lot of heat and is pretty much chemical proof once cured. A body left in a hot car will not warp like the 300 series resin will. I am also using some Polytek Flex resin and their clear too.
shucky Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 I've had very good luck with Alumilite HS2 mold rubber, been using it for about 3 years now with no issues at all. I also use Alumilite white for resin and have recently tried Smooth On Onyx black with very good results. I have Smooth Cast 300 also but have not had a chance to try it yet. The Onyx is strange though ... where a little heat will speed up curing of Alumilite white, a little heat actually softens onyx black. So after pouring onyx I do not apply any heat to the mold I just cure on the bench.
Elliot949 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 I've been using Smooth-On 300 and 305 resin. Over the past 2-3 years I've used a combination of Smooth-On, Alumilite and MicroMark molding rubber, depending on the parts I'm molding. wHAT PRODUCT ARE YOU USING FOR THE BODIES YOU CAST...
futurattraction Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Hi Dan, Ed Fluck has been casting my bodies. I don't cast them. He uses Vagabond resin, and has been for a number of years. What I'm using for my smaller components is Smooth-On resin. Edited February 5, 2013 by futurattraction
Elliot949 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks Scott... I am thinking of starting to cast a few things myself... mostly little stuff... But eventually some bodies for myself... I will never get into selling stuff (don't want the headaches... I will leave that you you guys... LOL)... By the Way Scott how is the Stock body coming and the Chassis...
futurattraction Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Hey Dan, I guess I'll say I'm sneaking up on it. It's not going as fast as I'd like, but I'm making progress. Too many fingers in too many pies...
Elliot949 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Ok... no Problem... I am waiting patiently...
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