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Re: Off Topic: kayak storage in a hot garage
By:Dan Caouette (CSCWC)
Date: 7/29/2015, 4:07 pm
In Response To: Off Topic: kayak storage in a hot garage (John Enyart)

You'll be fine. Most epoxies only start to deform at about 125 F (see heat deflection temperature). Even then serious damage will usually kick in after about 180F. It's very dependent on the brand of resin.

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Off Topic: kayak storage in a hot garage
John Enyart -- 7/28/2015, 4:46 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/29/2015, 8:01 am
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Nick Riccardi -- 7/29/2015, 3:56 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 7/29/2015, 4:07 pm
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John Enyart -- 7/30/2015, 7:26 pm