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Re: MEK - what? where?
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 3/9/2008, 1:53 am
In Response To: Re: MEK - what? where? *LINK* *Pic* (Tom Yost)

: Doug,

: MEK works better than Acetone to remove the light film present on PVC . It
: dulls the surface, and removes a little of the vinyl in the process.
: This "etching" creates a stronger bond between the PVC (vinyl) and
: the vinyl
: cement.

: I have found that a kitchen paper towel works well for applying MEK.
: Just wipe it on and allow to dry completely. If the surface still looks
: glossy, apply again. Avoid "pooling" of the liquid as that can eat
: through
: the vinyl. ( See attached pic)

: Surface moisture is a by product of MEK, so be sure the surface dries
: completely before applying vinyl cement. A heat gun is an excellent way to
: speed up the drying process. If MEK is unavailable, as is the case in some
: countries, acetone can be used, but it is less effective in my opinion. I
: purchase MEK at Lowe's or Home Depot, and many other hardware stores.

: MEK + P ( peroxide) is the catalyst for polyester resin.

: See the Link below for additional information.

: Regards,

: Tom

Wow, a gallon can, you're brave :)

I've got a quart around here somewhere, but it stays in the garage and if I could would stay outside. Stuff borders on explosive.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Charles -- 2/27/2008, 9:46 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags *LINK* *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 3/2/2008, 10:57 am
Re: MEK - what? where?
Doug S -- 3/7/2008, 2:30 pm
Methy Ethyl Ketone = MEK *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 3/12/2008, 12:34 am
Re: MEK - what? where? *LINK* *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 3/8/2008, 10:01 am
Re: MEK - what? where?
Bill Hamm -- 3/9/2008, 1:53 am
Re: MEK - what? where?
Tom Yost -- 3/9/2008, 12:49 pm
Re: MEK - what? where?
Mike Savage -- 3/9/2008, 4:54 pm
Re: thanks all
Doug S -- 3/8/2008, 8:57 pm
MEK is toxic
LeeG -- 3/9/2008, 11:36 am
Re: MEK is toxic *LINK*
Robert N Pruden -- 3/24/2008, 9:17 pm
Re: MEK is toxic
Bill Hamm -- 3/27/2008, 7:36 am
Re: MEK is toxic
Andy Waddington -- 3/19/2008, 6:18 am
Re: MEK is toxic *LINK*
AaronH -- 3/9/2008, 9:30 pm
Re: MEK is toxic *LINK*
Glen Smith -- 3/9/2008, 10:07 pm
MEK is Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/7/2008, 4:25 pm
Re: MEK - what? where?
Aaron H -- 3/7/2008, 2:48 pm
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Andy Waddington -- 3/1/2008, 4:12 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Bill Hamm -- 3/2/2008, 2:14 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Andy Waddington -- 3/12/2008, 10:21 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Bill Hamm -- 3/12/2008, 11:01 am
Thatīs CARTONET
Reg Lake -- 3/12/2008, 7:43 pm
Re: Thatīs CARTONET
Bill Hamm -- 3/13/2008, 6:06 pm
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Robert N Pruden -- 3/1/2008, 3:54 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Bill Hamm -- 3/2/2008, 2:13 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Bill Hamm -- 2/28/2008, 12:39 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
John Monroe -- 2/29/2008, 3:09 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Bill Hamm -- 3/2/2008, 2:12 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Charles -- 2/28/2008, 8:15 am
Alternative float bags
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/28/2008, 6:49 pm
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Bill Hamm -- 2/28/2008, 6:37 pm
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Dave Isbell -- 2/28/2008, 8:59 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Charles -- 2/27/2008, 10:42 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Bill Hamm -- 2/28/2008, 12:42 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags *LINK* *Pic*
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/28/2008, 12:02 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Mike Savage -- 2/27/2008, 1:38 pm
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Don T -- 2/27/2008, 12:33 pm
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Aaron H -- 2/27/2008, 10:32 am
Re: Seeking: Alternative to commercial float bags
Dave Isbell -- 2/27/2008, 10:01 am