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(Waxed resin)
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====Epoxy====
 
====Epoxy====
Stronger than polyester but more persnickety and expensive. Also check with the supplier for compatibility because some cloths won't work with some resins. This can be used for looks if making a carbon fiber part.
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Stronger than polyester but more persnickety and expensive. Also check with the supplier for compatibility because some cloths won't work with some resins. This can be used for looks if making a carbon fiber part. Epoxy resin is also tough on your skin and respiratory tract. It's also much harder to work with; vacuum-bagging the parts when laminating is commonly used with epoxy, because it is so much harder to remove all air pockets with rollers or squeegees.
  
 
====Vinyl ester====
 
====Vinyl ester====

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