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Epoxy: cloudy epoxy
By:Clay
Date: 2/15/2010, 5:12 pm

Thanks to those who responded to my milky epoxy problem. I was trying to figure out why the epoxy resin on my strip built Dovkie turned cloudy in three months time. West System representative questioned the hardner and sites it as the problem. I used the the 206 hardner that apparently reacts to moisture by becoming more opaque - even after it cures. I didn't know about the 207 hardner which - now that I look at the West System website - would have been the obvious choice. I have sanded right down to the glass and it still shows cloudiness in the fabric weave. Looks like I'm screwed folks. Sad and costly error. Clay

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Epoxy: cloudy epoxy
Clay -- 2/15/2010, 5:12 pm
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Jay Babina -- 2/16/2010, 7:51 am
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Rod Tait -- 2/15/2010, 7:54 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 2/15/2010, 6:13 pm