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Re: Strip: Epoxy
By:ancient kayaker
Date: 3/19/2012, 12:41 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: Epoxy (Bill Hamm)

: Most hardener will color as it ages, not really a problem except
: for the color. If it's to be stored for a long time, it's best
: stored in a metal container (lets no oxygen it, like plastic
: can) and in the dark (uv is bad for even un-cured epoxy) and in
: a fairly cool place. Oh yeah, take the pumps out and put the
: original metal caps on the cans.

: Bill H.

If exposure to oxygen is the problem, perhaps it can be prevented by a tip I read once for preserving paint. Put a puff of propane, which is heavier than air, in the can before sealing. That should exclude the air and the oxygen with it.

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Strip: Epoxy *PIC*
Dan gallagher -- 3/17/2012, 5:40 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 3/17/2012, 5:54 pm
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Kirk Fredericks -- 3/17/2012, 6:13 pm
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 3/17/2012, 9:56 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/18/2012, 1:53 am
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ancient kayaker -- 3/19/2012, 12:41 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/19/2012, 2:40 am
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Michael McMann -- 3/18/2012, 4:13 pm
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Jay Babina -- 3/18/2012, 7:34 pm
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Bryan K -- 3/19/2012, 12:41 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/20/2012, 2:15 am
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Bryan K -- 3/20/2012, 9:39 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/21/2012, 3:30 am
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Bryan K -- 3/21/2012, 9:43 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/21/2012, 3:31 pm