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Using dried up epoxy resin?
Posted by: Scott Degen (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 06, 2022 11:09AM

I have a good quantity of pro paste epoxy that has been sitting for two years, and the resin has dried up a bit to the consistency of wax. I did some test runs with it and mixed with the hardener it still works great, but the consistency is a little too thick to apply it effectively.

Anyone know a sure way to thin this resin out again so it can be used? Just would be a shame for this to get tossed, this stuff isn't cheap!

Thanks!

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Re: Using dried up epoxy resin?
Posted by: Alex Weissman (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: March 06, 2022 12:04PM

I'm a seldom builder and have to put mine in hot water to thin it.

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Re: Using dried up epoxy resin?
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---)
Date: March 06, 2022 12:22PM

Heat will soften it. Short bursts in a microwave will work.

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Re: Using dried up epoxy resin?
Posted by: Kent Griffith (---)
Date: March 06, 2022 02:49PM

You can also try warm to hot water as well.

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Re: Using dried up epoxy resin?
Posted by: Scott Degen (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 06, 2022 03:13PM

I'll warm it up a bit and give it a shot, I'm sure that's the answer. Thanks!

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Re: Using dried up epoxy resin?
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.44.66.72.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: March 06, 2022 09:15PM


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