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<DIV><FONT size=2>Gray,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I have been using Lacquer Thinner with good success. It
contains all</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>of the ingredients mentioned like Toluene, methyl ethyl
ketone, methanol</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>and acetone. Do you see anything why it should not be
used as a thinner</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>for epoxy ?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Karl G. Mueller<BR><A
href="mailto:kgamueller@rogers.com">kgamueller@rogers.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Thinning
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<DIV><BR></DIV><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Del</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT
face=sans-serif size=2>Sorry for a late reply...was on Vacation.</FONT>
<BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2><B>DO NOT use rubbing alcohol.
</B></FONT><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>I realize that many advocate this
and swear it works but it is not a good idea. That 90% means 90% isopropyl and
10% water. Isopropyl is not an efficient </FONT><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>epoxy solvent and worse- water messes up the amine curing
agents,,,badly. you will lose fuel resistance and make the cure soft and
gummy.</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2><B>IF there is no
polystyrene</B> foam (wing cores, some mfgs "core" fuse structure) then use
acetone or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). These are much better and will ensure
total evaporation from a thin "fuelproofing" application. </FONT><BR><BR><FONT
face=sans-serif size=2>If there is polystyrene foam then an alcohol must be
used. Methyl alcohol is the best, but semi hard to find. Ethyl alcohol is
second best and is usually called "denatured alcohol" which means it is100%
Ethanol with a nasty tasting additive (Everclear has water too).</FONT>
<BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Home Depot/Lowes has these
solvents.</FONT> <BR>
<P><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>In any case no puddling and thickness build up
allowed.</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Also to improve the
quality of Hobby poxy cure (the real slow cure stuff) Mix the epoxy and allow
to sit in a mass (ex-a cup)for 15-30 minutes before thinning.</FONT> <BR><FONT
face=sans-serif size=2>This epoxy has a polyamide curing agent that requires
"induction" to ensure a really good cure.<BR><BR><BR>Gray Fowler<BR>Principal
Chemical Engineer<BR>Composites Engineering</FONT> <BR><BR><BR>
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<TD width="40%"><FONT face=sans-serif size=1><B>"Del K. Rykert"
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size=2>I have a Question? Does anyone know of of a thinner that would be
acceptable to use to thin hobbypoxy to make it flow more freely to moisture
proof.. Strength is not required. I do realize all the rules against
thinning epoxy in normal use but looking to make it less viscous, besides
using heat? Thanks for your thoughts.</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial
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