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Epoxy: old polyester/ epoxy differences?
By:Paul Sylvester
Date: 3/11/2016, 4:11 am

Related to the worst cast thread below and it got me wondering again:
Is there an easy way to tell polyester resin from epoxy resin? Specifically on some older boat or kayak.
I once owned an older stitch and glue pram and have seen and assessed other old boats. I have found it hard to tell if poly or epoxy resin was used.
thoughts, Thx

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Epoxy: old polyester/ epoxy differences?
Paul Sylvester -- 3/11/2016, 4:11 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/11/2016, 7:33 am
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Justin -- 3/11/2016, 7:43 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/13/2016, 12:08 am
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Justin -- 3/13/2016, 1:55 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/14/2016, 1:23 am
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Bob Johns -- 3/16/2016, 12:00 am