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Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools *LINK*
By:Don T
Date: 6/18/2008, 8:08 am
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools (Mike Savage)

Another option is using orange based cleaners for example GOJO, or in Canada- Motormaster Orange hand cleaner, works well, cleans tools quickly. Not nasty like
acetone and smells better than vinegar. The pumice helps get the epoxy off of places it doesn't belong even in clothes.

Wear gloves and keep an exta pair around as they will tear. Some people put on two pair of gloves so they can change the outer one easily if it tears, sweaty hands and gloves don't get along. The nitrile gloves are more resistant to tears.
Don

Hi John,
: Gloves and long sleeves. Even in hot weather I wear long sleeves and gloves,
: non-latex, if I'm handling glass and resin, epoxy or polyester.
: Better to avoid having to clean resin from your skin. The long sleeves
: minimise glass splinter irritation.

: Tools can be cleaned. The squeegee/cards I use are flexible so when any resin
: is nearly set, I just twist the card and the resin flakes off. Any brushes
: I use are one-shot, not cheap ones, just inexpensive ones.
: I haven't used rollers but I'd probably do the same rather than try to clean
: them. I prefer to keep any potential contamination to a minimum.

: Hope this helps,
: Mike Savage
: South West Cork

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools
john faas -- 6/17/2008, 6:45 pm
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools
Bill Hamm -- 6/21/2008, 1:53 pm
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools
Etienne Muller -- 6/19/2008, 10:15 am
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools - No Solvent
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/18/2008, 9:36 am
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools - No Solvent
Steve Chumbley -- 6/18/2008, 2:01 pm
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools
Brian Nystrom -- 6/18/2008, 8:22 am
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools
Mike Savage -- 6/17/2008, 9:22 pm
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools *LINK*
Don T -- 6/18/2008, 8:08 am
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools
Kudzu -- 6/17/2008, 9:13 pm
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools
Mike Savage -- 6/17/2008, 9:43 pm
Re: Epoxy: Clean up of self and tools
charlie r -- 6/17/2008, 9:22 pm