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Re: Epoxy getting whitish - Blush
By:Bo Reichenberg
Date: 6/28/1999, 7:11 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy getting whitish - Blush (Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks)

> You probably are seeing amine blush which is a chemical reaction of the
> epoxy with humidity (i.e. water). You should be able to wash it off with
> soap and water. Scrub it with a green dishwashing scrubby.

Thanks for advice. Have been trying soft soap, water and Scotch Brite. Seen very little progress. Epoxy still whitish, although it might have changed a bit.

Any safety precautions? Can I go for a long trip?

Bo

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy getting whitish
Bo -- 6/27/1999, 12:57 pm
Re: Epoxy getting whitish - Blush
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/28/1999, 11:29 am
Re: Epoxy getting whitish - Blush
Bo Reichenberg -- 6/28/1999, 7:11 pm
Re: Epoxy getting whitish - Blush
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/29/1999, 9:28 am
Re: Epoxy getting whitish
Mike Hanks -- 6/28/1999, 10:24 am
Re: Epoxy getting whitish
Bo Reichenberg -- 6/30/1999, 4:21 pm
Re: Epoxy getting whitish
Greg Steeves -- 6/27/1999, 2:15 pm