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Re: MAS Epoxies Queation
By:Nick Schade
Date: 1/5/1999, 9:53 am
In Response To: MAS Epoxies Queation (Peter A Sarnosky)

> I am getting ready to order my epoxy and was looking for input on the
> regular resin versus the Cool cure. I am building in the basement and can
> keep the temp above 60 if need be so I can use either. I was wondering if
> one or the other had better handling characteristics. (reg versus cool)???

In temperatures around 65 and below, I personally would use Cool Cure because you will be able to work on the boat the next day. With regular, you may have to wait a few days.

The handling is essentially the same for the two mixes, but Cool Cure may blush if your basement is damp.

Messages In This Thread

MAS Epoxies Queation
Peter A Sarnosky -- 1/5/1999, 9:36 am
Incomplete post responses re : epoxy
rick -- 1/9/1999, 1:17 pm
Re: MAS Epoxies Queation
Robert Woodard -- 1/5/1999, 5:39 pm
Re: MAS Epoxies Queation
Frank -- 1/5/1999, 1:58 pm
Re: MAS Epoxies Queation
rick -- 1/5/1999, 11:00 am
Re: MAS Epoxies Queation
Nick Schade -- 1/5/1999, 9:53 am
Re: MAS Epoxies Queation
Ross Leidy -- 1/5/1999, 10:48 am