I need a few ideas on how to thin rod finish epoxy or rod building epoxy. I am not sure whether to use denatured alcohol or acetone. I want to thin the epoxy as much as I can without losing the bonding qualities. If you know of a formula or percentage you would be willing to share it would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to join some thin materials and need the epoxy to paint out a larger than normal surface.
Thanks,
Rick

If you are using decals on your rods, acetone can and usually will ruin them

Jimi Ellis
Southern Grafix
www.SouthernGrafix.com

I have used a good quality medium drying lacquer thinner, about 3-5 drops per CC of finish.

Bill - willierods.com

Epoxy formulators will tell you not to thin your epoxy at all. It can and sometimes does change some of the product's properties.

Flex Coat has often recommended that you use 2 applications and thin the first with a few drops of acetone.

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I just use heat thin both.

I believe the original poster was asking about structural expoxy used to stick things together and not a thread finish. If that is the case do not worry about thinnning the bonding material just apply a thin coat and wipe off excess before clamping the objects together.

Bill,

Thanks, I think you're correct.

Rick,

In that case it sounds like you're trying to make a little go a longer way. I don't think that's wise. Or perhaps you're just trying to make it more manageable. In the case of the latter, I'd just use a liquid type 2-part epoxy and have the stuff at room temperature before measuring and mixing. You're just going to have to mix up enough to do what needs to be done.

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Thank you all for the info - Yes I wanted a little to go a longer way and also thinner would have been easier to paint on. I will just use the product as directed and plug along until the project is finished.
Thanks again

I never tried to thin out say rod bond or some thing like that. Guess it would work ?

In a closed area would any thing evaporate ??

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/13/2009 02:28PM by bill boettcher.

Not sure what you are attempting to bond, but expoxy formulated for laying up fiberglass is made for rolling or painting out. May or may not be suitable for your particualr application.

Use a squeegee, edge of credit card, etc to apply the epoxy in a thin even layer for most efficient and uniform coverage. You might be better off using a liquid epoxy vs. a paste epoxy.