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Re: blush vs. thinner
By:Tom Preska
Date: 6/17/2000, 12:02 am
In Response To: Re: blush vs. thinner (lee)

: Hi tom, I think MEK is going to break down and soften the epoxy a little.
: just a guess.

I am sure it is going to break down the epoxy a bit, MEK is nasty stuff. when i opened the can (with respirator on) I knew that I didn't want anything to do with it but tried it any way. The "blush" I think i am seeing could be softening caused by the MEK, but I don't think so. It seems to look exactly like the blush on other parts of the boat. I want to hit it with the scotchbrite and soap or ammonia because that worked well on the inside of the hull.

Thanks for the insight

Tom

Messages In This Thread

blush vs. thinner
Tom preska -- 6/15/2000, 3:54 pm
Re: blush vs. thinner
Dave Houser -- 6/16/2000, 2:24 am
Re: blush vs. thinner
Tom Preska -- 6/16/2000, 2:57 pm
Re: blush vs. thinner
lee -- 6/16/2000, 9:13 pm
Re: blush vs. thinner
Tom Preska -- 6/17/2000, 12:02 am
Re: blush vs. thinner
Tapio Manner -- 6/18/2000, 3:07 pm
Re: blush vs. thinner
Larry C. -- 6/15/2000, 5:48 pm