braveviper Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Is there any way to shorten the 24 hour curing time of Lc rtv? What would adding more acivator do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I bought Micro Mark RTV and it has a 4 hour demold time. I haven't poured immediately after demolding because I make molds after dinner during the week and leave the pouring to the weekend. I am going to try Smooth-On's Oomoo 25 next. It demolds in 75 minutes and is less expensive than Micro Mark. I had real good luck with the Micro Mark capturing details. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I have used the Oomoo 25. It is great!! You will like it I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubinator Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 b-viper, I would not recommend adding more curing agent then the mfg. recommends. One way I've used to shorten the curing time is to set the mold under a 100w light bulb, the extra heat will speed curing, but could tends to warp the mold if set to close. Most liquid mold rubber cures at room temp. (68-72 degrees) so if you find a place in the house where the temp is 85-100 degrees with a more uniform heat source, you will speed the curing time. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 My room is about 69deg. it takes like 6 hrs to de-mold, after about 3 to 4 hrs it is still sticky to the touch, I do not know the exact times but this is what I usually find. I am using oomoo25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
