Method of applying ablative insulation coatings

A method of forming an ablative coating on at least a portion of a structure, the method comprising:

• forming a mold with a cavity configured to cooperatively receive the at least a portion of the structure;
• placing a first coat of a release agent on a surface of the mold cavity;
• baking the mold at a temperature of approximately 200° F. for approximately 6 hours;
• placing a second coat of the release agent on the surface of the mold cavity subsequent the baking;
• placing the at least a portion of the structure in the mold cavity after the baking the mold and after placing the second coat of release agent on the surface of the mold cavity;
• mixing a salt-filled epoxy resin base, a fiber-filled polyamide hardener and a silicone resin modifier to form an ablative insulation mixture;
• introducing the ablative insulation mixture into the mold cavity so that the ablative insulation mixture contacts a surface of the at least a portion of the structure;
• and
• curing the ablative insulation mixture.