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Solvent problems?
By:Jack Martin
Date: 4/24/1999, 11:28 pm

This might be related to another thread earlier in the week, but I think it stands alone.

I used some Interlux 202 fiberglass wash --- recommended in the CLC literature --- last week in a closed garage, no protection. A total DELTA SIERRA, and paid the price in a splitting headache, dizziness and all the normal problems of brain-frying. So today, when I needed to clean up some 'glass, I used it again, but outside with a gentle breeze and while wearing a full respirator. And it almost happened again! Significantly less effect, but I was expecting no effect!

Anyone else with severe problems with 202? What's a good alternative to get rid of amine blush?

Oh, and insult to injury --- a small swarm of termites landed on the hull of the North Bay as it sat in the driveway! As a plastic and fiberglass boater, that sort of thing never worried me much. Now I've gotta worry about bugs! (Which were not at all turned off by the 202.)

Jack Martin

Messages In This Thread

Solvent problems?
Jack Martin -- 4/24/1999, 11:28 pm
Re: Solvent problems?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/25/1999, 12:05 pm
Re: Solvent problems?
Pete Rudie -- 4/25/1999, 1:42 am
Re: Solvent problems?
Don Beale -- 4/25/1999, 12:18 am
Re: Solvent problems?
Jack Martin -- 4/26/1999, 7:11 am
Re: Gouge?
Don Beale -- 4/27/1999, 12:50 am
Re: Gouge?
Jack Martin -- 4/27/1999, 12:39 pm