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 solubilize *uncured* epoxy resin (but it should never be used to remove uncured epoxy from one's hands, as it will dissolve the epoxy _into_ the skin). Once epoxy is cured with the hardener, acetone will not dissolve it. Ditto for cured gelcoat. It's best to use acetone outside, though. And with rubber gloves, as acetone will also remove lipids from the skin. Regards, Erik (a chemist by profession) *************************************************************************** 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 - 16:33:20 PST
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