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Re: Epoxy - Is Temperature Everything?
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 4/24/2001, 8:59 am
In Response To: Epoxy - Is Temperature Everything? (Dwight)

Viscosity makes a big difference in how easily the resin goes on and temperature can make a big difference in viscosity.

: I’ve been struggling with the epoxy fill coats. Lots of bubbles, and an
: uneven coating. I left the garage heater on by mistake today and when I
: got home it was 85F in the garage. I put a coat of epoxy on and it’s
: smooth as glass. It was about 70F when I put the other coats on. Also, I
: didn’t have near as much trouble last year, but I was applying the epoxy
: in the summer time.

: I’m using System 3 with slow hardner.

: Dwight

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy - Is Temperature Everything?
Dwight -- 4/23/2001, 11:01 pm
Re: Epoxy - Is Temperature Everything?
Jim -- 4/24/2001, 9:52 am
Re: Epoxy - Is Temperature Everything?
Julie Kanarr -- 4/24/2001, 9:34 am
Re: Epoxy - Is Temperature Everything?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/24/2001, 8:59 am
Re: Epoxy - Is Temperature Everything?
Roger Nuffer -- 4/24/2001, 2:39 am