Michael Daly wrote: > > "Robert C. Cline" wrote: > > > Any problems with Acetone? Will it damage gelcoat or paddle blades? > > Acetone is one of the substances used to remove epoxy. Nuff said. Acetone will not touch **fully cured** epoxy -- only the uncured stuff. Acetone will not damage gel coat or paddle blades. I have used it extensively on both. Acetone is one of the "approved" solvents (by the resin people) for cleaning epoxy or polyester surfaces before laying on another layer. If you use it for that, Robert, make sure it is not "recycled" or "reclaimed" stuff, because it is common to reclaim it in industrial applications, and the reclamation process sometimes leaves tiny amounts of residual oils (etc.) in it, which can leave a residue. OTOH, it is not good to douse yourself in it -- use nitrile (not latex) gloves and handle in a well ventilated area. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR chemist *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Feb 12 2000 - 16:25:18 PST
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