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Artisan's Work Checklist

Artisan's Work Checklist

Owned by Michael Chang
Last updated: Apr 15, 2025
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PPE

Safety glasses
Nitrile gloves
Long-sleeve clothing and pants
Closed-toe shoes
VOC AND particulate respirator

Mold Fab

Wood glue (for MDF) or spray tack (for foam)
Popsicle sticks
Bristle brushes
Bondo squeegees
Orbital sander
Interface pads
Orbital sandpaper
Bondo body filler (or equivalent)

Mold Priming

Duratec Surfacing Primer
MEKP hardener
Spray gun
Air compressor line
Mixing cups and sticks
Lacquer thinner/Acetone
(if simple geometry) mylar and spray tack
Paper towels

Layups

Mold release wax
Cloth (preferably clean microfiber)
Carbon fiber
System 2000 resin
System 20XX Hardener
Peel ply
Breather fabric
Vacuum bag material
Vacuum tubing
Vacuum pump (SERVICE FIRST)
Vacuum tape
Vacuum ports and QDs
Masking/painters tape
Mixing buckets and sticks
Bristle brushes (clean)
Bondo squeegee
Paper towels

Post Processing

Orbital sander
Sandpaper sheets
Gel coat
Gel coat additive
Spray gun
Microfibers
(optional) rubbing & polishing compound
2k spray on clearcoat

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