Re: [Paddlewise] Epoxy questions

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 01:07:49 -0700
"Evan Dallas" <evand_at_pensionresourcegroup.com> wrote:

> I have some Titan brand marine epoxy with the fast hardener.

> I've heard
> that if you ice your mixing container, the reaction can be avoided at
> the expense of dealing with a thicker mix.  Are there any other
> disadvantages to doing this?

As others have already said:  slower hardener is definitely the best fix.

Couple disadvantages of icing the mixing container:

1. Will cause moisture to condense in the mix.

2. Much more difficult to get good mixing, because the resin and hardener 
will thicken.

3. Colder, thicker mix will not wet out glass, and will not penetrate wood as 
well.

--
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR 
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