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Epoxy: pause in building pumps and epoxy OK?
By:John Faas
Date: 3/28/2009, 10:51 am

How big a problem will I have with epoxy (Mas I think, it is part of a CLC kit) which I have left in the bottles with the pumps on for about 6 months?

I lost heart in the build and then the winter came. They are still in the original bottles and have been in an unheated garage in Los Angeles. I think I started using them in June or July.

I suppose it would be a good idea to do a test panel? I have not even tried to see if they are in working order.

I have cleared a lot more room around my building table which was a nightmare in the first portion of my attempt at building.

If I have to do the dreaded and buy new epoxy, can I use any brand I choose over what I have already done--the inside surfaces of all the panels.
thanks for your opinions.

Hope to have a boat by the summer.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: pause in building pumps and epoxy OK?
John Faas -- 3/28/2009, 10:51 am
Test panel?
Jay Babina -- 3/30/2009, 8:09 am
Re: Epoxy: pause in building pumps and epoxy OK?
Rod Tait (Orca Boats) -- 3/28/2009, 11:23 am
Re: Epoxy: pause in building pumps and epoxy OK?
dave -- 3/28/2009, 12:06 pm
Re: Epoxy: pause in building pumps and epoxy OK?
John Faas -- 3/28/2009, 5:12 pm
Re: Epoxy: pause in building pumps and epoxy OK?
Bill Hamm -- 3/28/2009, 8:17 pm