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Old 02-17-2014, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by hermco View Post
Adding talc reduces shrinkage and cracking.
I have heard it will reduce shrinkage as well and even used it when making fillets or when applying a thick layer but I shied away from it and worried that it would possibly absorb water. Is that a myth or can talc actually absorb water threw porous polyester resin?
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