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Re: Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report
By:Larry C.
Date: 1/20/2003, 5:45 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report (Sam McFadden)

: Larry,

: Thanks for the report.

: What was the temperature where you were working?

: Sam

Sam,
My shop is in a finished room in my basement that
has hot water baseboard heat. I can control temp and humidity (with dehumidifier). at will.

I applied the epoxy at 70ºF but the jug of 900 resin was stored at about 60ºF before I mixed it.
At that temp, I had to squeeze the bottle to get it to cme out. It was like honey that has been kept in a refrigerator. When I poured it on the hull, it just sat there in a pool, till I spread it with the squeegee. I think preheating the resin will make it quite easy to work with.

Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report
Larry C. -- 1/19/2003, 8:04 pm
Re: Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report
Sam McFadden -- 1/20/2003, 2:26 pm
Re: Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report
Larry C. -- 1/20/2003, 5:45 pm
Re: Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report
LeeG -- 1/19/2003, 10:16 pm
Re: Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report
Larry C. -- 1/20/2003, 5:35 pm
Re: Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report
Dave Houser -- 1/20/2003, 2:09 am
Re: Epoxy: Raka 900 HP resin---report
LeeG -- 1/20/2003, 8:47 am
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