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Re: resin not curing......help:)
By:Tony
Date: 8/22/2000, 12:22 pm
In Response To: Re: resin not curing......help:) (Ricci Winkle)

: Be very careful with any solvents that you use. Any oil based products will
: interfere with the epoxy to substrate bond. Some manufacturers recommend
: against the use of acetone as a wash stating that most acetone is
: reclaimed and may contain impurities that will hinder good bonding.

: If you do consider using solvents, be sure to do a test on scrap first. Ricci

TAP Plastic sell a non-recycled acetone. I assume that non-recycled acetone means no contaminant. Scientisfic supply stores also sell reagent grade that is pure but at much higher price.

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