clevelee@cswebmail.com wrote:
>
> With all the discussion of fininshing, can someone confirm that postcuring
> should be done before final filling of the surfaces prior to prime & paint?
>
> Seems like filling if done before post cure, would allow the original surface
> and the postcure material to degas together.
>
> Thanks,
The postcure raises the glass transition temperature, and the need to
do so for filler is rather moot (nonstructural). I've never read in
various resin mfr's tech stuff where outgassing (presuming proper mix
ratio) is any factor in a postcure process. Argues that it's OK
either way.
Best,
Fred F.
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