cleaning a rubber mold

Submitted by Tony on 08/27/2003. ( birdman27 ) 208.159.223.89

I am making a set of repo antlers. I have made a few sets before, with no problems. I guess I was in a hurry and didn't completly mix the hardener with the bondo, resin mix. In places the mixture didn't set. I was wondering, what should I clean the mold with? I tried paint thinner and a tooth brush, didn't seem to work very well. I have the rubber mold soaking in soapy water as of now. This has never happened to me out of all the times I have poured repo antlers. I posted here in hopes of a quick response. Thank you for your time!
Tony

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MEK not MEKP, Methyel Ethel Ketone the solvent.

This response submitted by JOhn C on 08/27/2003. ( ) 208.180.205.231

Use the solvent to clean up the mold with. works well or you can use lacquer thinner. Mineral spirits dont work well for clean up.


Thanks John!

This response submitted by Tony on 08/27/2003. ( ) 208.159.223.94

I was going to try acetone but was afraid of damaging the rubber. I have a lot of hours in that mold. Thanks again!
Tony


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