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Re: UV Resistant Epoxy
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 3/18/2000, 3:19 pm
In Response To: Erin Go Bragh! (Jim McCool)

Excellent! We're all waiting anxiously for the results (I realize we'll have to be patient, as UV degradation doesn't happen in a matter of days!)

Shawn

> I've been doing some research and I think I have put together the ultimate
> epoxy formula.Epoxy/Diluent/curing agent/U.V.FILTER. I'm going to do the
> first experiment this weekend so wish me luck.I'm working from sample
> quantities and measuring by weight.(from equivalent weights). This new
> epoxy has U.V. resistant qualities and I have also sourced an additive for
> U.V. protection.I want to see just how far it will go without varnish.
> This formula supposedly will not blush or chalk............let's see. JJ.

Messages In This Thread

Erin Go Bragh!
Jim McCool -- 3/17/2000, 12:46 pm
Re: UV Resistant Epoxy
Shawn Baker -- 3/18/2000, 3:19 pm