Resin and Catalyst
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Printed Date: May 13, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Topic: Resin and Catalyst
Posted By: vdubmk4
Subject: Resin and Catalyst
Date Posted: August 14, 2004 at 11:37 AM
My resin keeps dryin up on me too fast and i am using the recommended drops per ounce. It is recommended to use 14 drops of catalyst per ounce of resin, how less drop can i use and it still dry ?? Could i use about 7 or 8 drops per ounce or would that be too little ?? Thanks. ------------- Fortune: You will continue to take chances, and be glad you did.
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: August 14, 2004 at 11:45 AM
You can cut back on the mekp,catalyst, but don't cut back too much or will take for ever to dry. Play around with the mixture, it will also depend on the climate. The other thing is to make sure that you are ready to go before mixing the resin.
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Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: August 14, 2004 at 12:02 PM
agree %100 with auex. There is no 'perfect' formula for mixing this crap. Just follow the rule of 'more dampness = more mekp' as the damper it is the longer it will take to dry. Good luck with it!
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Posted By: vdubmk4
Date Posted: August 14, 2004 at 1:23 PM
Yeah, thats what i thought. I also found a site that references for building in layers like more on the first layer then as you come out you cut back on the MEKP. Thanks guys. Also i use a heat lamp at it works excellent for speeding up the process, it cuts back the time till just takky or cure time by about 50%-60% I would say. ------------- Fortune: You will continue to take chances, and be glad you did.
Posted By: d_arnold
Date Posted: August 16, 2004 at 7:28 PM
be carefull with the heat lamp. Too much heat with distort the your project. You could create waves that can be a huge pain. -------------
Posted By: vdubmk4
Date Posted: August 16, 2004 at 11:46 PM
Yeah, keeping it about 18" away and cycling it on and off seems to work well.
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Posted By: defective
Date Posted: August 17, 2004 at 11:05 AM
the longer it takes to dry/the less mekp = stronger. If you dont mind waiting. I try to use less, it also stops distortion.
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