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Re: Epoxy: black pigment for epoxy?
By:Chip Sandresky
Date: 7/8/2003, 12:39 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: black pigment for epoxy? (MikeJ)

: Does graphite lubricant do a good job
: tinting the epoxy black? I've also heard that waste toner from a copier
: works. Has anyone tried it? I'm open to suggestions.

Hi Mike. Yes, either will work. West Epoxy sells graphite in pint cans for about $10. They suggest adding a dash of silica (another $10) to improve toughness. I use that mixture to coat moving parts. It will turn a battleship grey when scuffed so you might consider putting a clear coat over it; I would just skip the silica if you do it that way.

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Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: black pigment for epoxy?
MikeJ -- 7/8/2003, 12:04 pm
Re: Epoxy: black pigment for epoxy?
KenC -- 7/8/2003, 10:49 pm
Re: Epoxy: black pigment for epoxy?
Greg Bridges -- 7/8/2003, 1:18 pm
Re: tinting Interlux
Kurt Loup, Baton Rouge -- 7/8/2003, 3:16 pm
Re: Epoxy: black pigment for epoxy?
Brian Nystrom -- 7/8/2003, 1:10 pm
Re: Epoxy: black pigment for epoxy?
Chip Sandresky -- 7/8/2003, 12:39 pm