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enkeivette · 07-18-2008, 08:37 PM

I'm so proud of myself, I figured out how to make a substitute for PVA mold release. I called nearly 20 auto paint supply stores and no one had it, so I was forced to play chemist in my garage.

Soak old candles or any sort of wax (cut or chopped up into small pieces, wax beeds work the quickest) in a bottle filled with paint thinner (not too much). Let it dissolve for 24 hours, shake it up, brush it or pour it on your mold. After 5 mins the paint thinner will dry leaving the surface with a perfect coat of wax.

07-18-2008, 08:37 PM	#1
enkeivette Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,850 Tweet	How to make liquid wax for fiberglass molds. I'm so proud of myself, I figured out how to make a substitute for PVA mold release. I called nearly 20 auto paint supply stores and no one had it, so I was forced to play chemist in my garage. Soak old candles or any sort of wax (cut or chopped up into small pieces, wax beeds work the quickest) in a bottle filled with paint thinner (not too much). Let it dissolve for 24 hours, shake it up, brush it or pour it on your mold. After 5 mins the paint thinner will dry leaving the surface with a perfect coat of wax. Last edited by enkeivette : 07-21-2008 at 01:11 PM.