prarie_boy
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Next time I go to the states I will be bringing back a suitcase full of Johnson’s paste wax!
Mold Release for Rifle Bedding
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https://www.kbctools.ca/products/se...tname","catname","Mold Release and Cleaner"]]
Actually did a better search of their site - they carry the same stuff the OP posted, https://www.kbctools.ca/products/se...tname","catname","Mold Release and Cleaner"]]
two types in fact, this stuff looks wax based. gonna check it out! - it says ideal, but the 3452 is "heat stable" it may be more appropriate.
OH! an I have been using mothers carnuba based car was and packing tape .... epoxy does not stick to packing tape.
Actually did a better search of their site - they carry the same stuff the OP posted, https://www.kbctools.ca/products/se...tname","catname","Mold Release and Cleaner"]]
two types in fact, this stuff looks wax based. gonna check it out! - it says ideal, but the 3452 is "heat stable" it may be more appropriate.
OH! an I have been using mothers carnuba based car was and packing tape .... epoxy does not stick to packing tape.
I would imagine that you would use the appropriate release agent appropriate to the application. I ~think~ I read somewhere that under certain circumstances, silicone will leech chemicals - or something to that effect. One thing about silicone is that some people are allergic to it. So if you use it, caution them not to lick their guns.
Neither agents listed on the KBC site are silicone based, but in the MSDS sheet there are 2 silicone based agents listed. The secret may be in there.
fingers284
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I have absolutely no experience here but just spit-balling that it may be because of the heat generated by the bedding epoxy mixing might actually "set" the silicone film into a dried state that is hard to remove from cracks & crevasses after everything dries
+1 on KIWI Neutral Shoe Polish. Best way to apply is to set it on fire and let it burn a bit then apply with dollar store brush. It's working with Devcon and JB weld as well.
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Bumping a couple months old thread - could not find the brand posted by OP - found this on Amazon.ca, MG Chemicals Non-Silicone Release Aerosol - it arrived today. As soon as the Acraglas Gel shows up, I will be able to report whether this works as well as the stuff that the OP found. I like the idea of just spraying it on instead to applying waxes, etc. Will also be assessing how easy to clean up after bedding job is done. Note: this is apparently "Industrial Packaging" - not packaged for "Retail" - warnings in five languages on the can, but not a word about how to use - let it dry first? Use it while wet? How to clean up?? All to be discovered, I guess. My computer will not connect to the manufacturer's website, so apparently a well kept secret...
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from the website ... sounds like spray paint.
Application Instructions
Follow the procedure below for best results.
Prerequisites•
Ensure surface to be coated is oil free, dust free and clean
To apply
1.At a distance of 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 inches), spray a thin and even coat onto a vertical surface.
For best results, use spray-and-release strokes with an even motion to avoid excess paint in one spot.
Start and end each stroke off the surface.
2.If necessary, wipe off excess
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If that is from MG website (I still cannot access there for some reason) - but even they are calling it "paint" in those instructions!!
test spray it on a wrench or something ... my guess (*guess*) is that it would dry or cure into a film or something like that fairly quickly. I've used a couple of silicone mold releases that turn into a sort of waxy paste... would think epoxy release would need to be a little more durable.
Played around a bit with JB Weld's Steelstik (price is right from Princess Auto, in comparison to buying a much more expensive product form the States) recently. Wasn't sure what to use for a release, so I grabbed a can of Varathane "Classic Paste Finishing Wax" from Home Depot ($13 for a can that'll last forever at the rate I used it).
Stuff worked great, no issues whatsoever. Has a bit of a distinctive smell to it, though.
Stuff worked great, no issues whatsoever. Has a bit of a distinctive smell to it, though.
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I just tried a new release agent...worked awesome on Devcon Steel Putty. Its "Sprayon" brand "MR 311" dry film release agent. 12oz can was 15.00 or so from Northern Industrial Supplies.
So easy to just spray it on, way easier than paste wax....
So easy to just spray it on, way easier than paste wax....
