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Re: Epoxy and Silicone -- Temperature
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 4/11/2000, 12:33 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy and Silicone (Stan Heeres)

> Depends on temperature. Normal circumastances, it can be done in 30 - 36
> hours later to be safe. To push it, you can do it after about 24 hours.

Temperature is about 65 degrees F in my shop. I've got a heater by the kayak now that the epoxy is set. I turn the heater off for the first 6 to 12 hours after I apply epoxy to prevent outgassing.

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Epoxy and Silicone
Mike Hanks -- 4/11/2000, 9:49 am
Re: Epoxy and Silicone
Stan Heeres -- 4/11/2000, 12:22 pm
Re: Epoxy and Silicone -- Temperature
Mike Hanks -- 4/11/2000, 12:33 pm
Re: Epoxy and Silicone -- Temperature
Kent LeBoutillier -- 4/12/2000, 11:38 am
Re: Bush and Silicone
Mike Hanks -- 4/12/2000, 9:37 pm
Re: Correction Blush and Silicone(NT)
Mike Hanks -- 4/13/2000, 2:35 pm