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Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 11/23/2013, 9:39 am
In Response To: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier (john vanburen)

Sometimes I forget and end up with some sticky stuff on my hands or clothes.
So what I discovered is that by keeping a used and cleaned out disposable liquid soap pump container filled with vinegar and a roll of paper towels in an easy to reach place in my messy shop, makes for quick and easy cleanups.

You don't ever use any solvents (such as vinegar) to clean epoxy off your skin. All it does is make it easier for the epoxy to penetrate your skin and may lead to sensitization. Waterless hand cleaner and friction are better ways to clean up. You may even be better off letting it cure and then peeling it off.

Vinegar is an option for cleaning tools, but don't use it to clean your skin. Obviously, the best idea is to wear gloves and along sleeves, maybe even a Tyvek suit and avoid the contact in the first place.

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Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
john vanburen -- 11/23/2013, 9:01 am
Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/23/2013, 9:39 am
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aedie -- 11/23/2013, 1:03 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 11/23/2013, 1:12 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 11/23/2013, 11:14 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 11/24/2013, 1:30 am
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 11/24/2013, 9:36 am
Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
Bill Hamm -- 11/25/2013, 12:12 am
Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
Mike Bielski -- 11/24/2013, 10:26 am
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Bill Hamm -- 11/25/2013, 12:14 am
Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
JohnAbercrombie -- 11/24/2013, 2:14 pm
Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
Malcolm Schweizer -- 11/25/2013, 10:08 am
Re: Epoxy: Emulsifier vs Solvent
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/25/2013, 3:39 pm
best epoxy - hand cleaner
Jay Babina -- 11/25/2013, 9:21 am
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ancient kayaker -- 11/25/2013, 10:06 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/25/2013, 3:49 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 11/25/2013, 5:38 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 11/25/2013, 5:51 pm
Re: best epoxy - hand cleaner
Jay Babina -- 11/26/2013, 8:33 am
Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
Etienne Muller -- 11/25/2013, 5:24 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 11/26/2013, 12:35 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 11/26/2013, 5:42 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 11/26/2013, 12:28 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 11/26/2013, 12:43 pm
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 11/26/2013, 2:20 pm
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Justin -- 11/26/2013, 12:45 pm
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 11/26/2013, 2:15 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 11/26/2013, 2:48 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 11/26/2013, 3:27 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 11/26/2013, 1:36 pm
Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
Malcolm Schweizer -- 11/26/2013, 2:23 pm
Re: Epoxy: Epoxy Cleanup Made a Little Easier
john vanburen -- 11/27/2013, 3:32 pm