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Re: Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
By:Rehd
Date: 2/23/2001, 8:03 pm
In Response To: Resin/Cloth Deterioration?? (Rehd)

: Recently I recall reference being made to the fact that either glass cloth or
: resin....?? deteriorates in storage over time. I may be incorrect, but, I
: think It was George Roberts in a post started by someone else, and under
: another heading, so, I can't find it.

: My questions: How, How much, Time frame involved, Conditions?

: How does it deteriorate?

: How much damage is done and strength lost?

: What time frame are we talking about, and how do we even know how long it sat
: before we bought it?

: Under what conditions will it deteriorate more or less?

: My worries are: I purchased resin and cloth a year ago ( Raka 127 Resin, 350
: hardener and 3.25oz. satin cloth ), and it has been in my garage, in the
: original packaging, in the original boxes, unexposed to light and
: elements. What can I expect to find when working and/or should I?? May be
: starting my Great Auk in the next few weeks and need to know if I'm going
: to lose strength and "peace of mind" in using the materials
: originally purchased for this project. Appreciate any thoughts/facts on
: this from George or anyone. Thanks in advance...

: Rehd

O.K., I feel much better, but just the same I'd better start gettin on that boat. :) Thanks All !!

Rehd

Messages In This Thread

Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
Rehd -- 2/23/2001, 12:45 am
Re: Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
MikeWhy -- 2/26/2001, 9:55 pm
Re: Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
Rehd -- 2/27/2001, 12:34 am
Re: Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
Rehd -- 2/23/2001, 8:03 pm
Re: Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
Sam McFadden -- 2/23/2001, 11:48 am
Re: Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
david -- 2/23/2001, 10:43 am
Re: Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
Geo. Cushing -- 2/23/2001, 8:27 am
Re: Resin/Cloth Deterioration??
John Monfoe -- 2/23/2001, 3:23 am