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Re: I'm not making this up...
By:Scotty
Date: 4/3/1999, 6:54 pm
In Response To: I'm not making this up... (Pete Rudie)

> From "The Epoxy Book" by System Three Resins: Haziness and
> crystallization will occur if stored at cold temperatures (below 50 F.)
> for prolonged periods. Immersing the closed container in hot tap water and
> heating to 120 F. or above will bring the resin back to a clear state.
> NEITHER CRYSTALLIZATION NOR HEATING WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRODUCT.
> (Emphasis mine) Other manufacturers say the same, because it's true.

> Toss it if you feel you must, but it's a waste of good material.

I apologize, Pete, I was too conservative. TNX, Scotty

Messages In This Thread

Help! My resin is turning pasty.
CHad -- 4/2/1999, 11:15 am
Re: Crystalized Resin
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/3/1999, 10:06 am
Re: Help! My resin is turning pasty.
Pete Rudie -- 4/2/1999, 12:27 pm
Re: Help! My resin is turning pasty.
Scotty -- 4/2/1999, 10:35 pm
I'm not making this up...
Pete Rudie -- 4/3/1999, 2:25 am
Re: I'm not making this up...
Scotty -- 4/3/1999, 6:54 pm
Re: I'm not making this up...
Pete Rudie -- 4/4/1999, 3:09 pm
Re: I'm not making this up...
Larry C. -- 4/3/1999, 7:35 am
Re: Help! My resin is turning pasty.
Roger Donahe -- 4/2/1999, 11:58 am
Re: Help! My resin is turning pasty.
Shawn Baker -- 4/2/1999, 11:39 am