Acetone...

[oldyaker]

Didn't do this on the first boat....will do it on this second UJ's Perogie I'm helping with.....
What is the mix ratio for acetone to epoxy when using Epoxy/ Acetone saturation method?

 

[oldsparkey]

I am sure there is some formula for the amount but all I do is make the epoxy thin ( almost like water) so it is add it till it looks right and then put it on the boat for me.

I would say about 1 oz per a standard double pump (measure) of my measuring pumps. That is two pumps of the resin and one of the hardener.

Chuck.

 

[Kayak Jack]

I know that Old Yaker & Chuck already know this - others may not. ACETONE IS FLAMMABLE TO THE POINT OF BEING NEARLY EXPLOSIVE. It also is injested into the body if it gets direct contact with skin.

Be very careful if working with acetone. No open flames or pilots around. Stay away from things such as gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas dryers, electric heaters, etc. Work outside in a fresh breeze.

 

[catfish]

Chuck I thought Yaker was a vetron from way back @ building piro,s. He must have sleep thru class. :lol:

 

[Kayak Jack]

If Yaker wasn't sleeping - he was eating!

Or .... driving around looking for more expensive gas for me to buy.

 

[catfish]

Jack you forgot to mention when using acetone also to stay away from certain geezers . I want call no names.
:lol: :lol:

 

[Kayak Jack]

Catfish, best to avoid THEM under any circumstances.

 

[FlaMike]

OK, Inquiring minds want to know!

!. Does it make a difference when you add the acetone? (Before or after the hardener?)

2. Does the acetone affect the curing time to any noticeable degree?

I ask, because I'm starting my build t his morning and could really use the info.

Mike S.
Spring Hill, FL

 

[cctyer]

FlaMike, Just make say a 3oz batch or whatever amount and add the acetone in a splash at a time AFTER you added the hardener and mixed. It will be as thin as you want by adding more or less but a slash goes a long way. Have fun! :wink:

 

[FlaMike]

Always add a little at a time, understood.

You can add more, but you can't add less.

Any thoughts about the acetone's effect on the cure time?

Mike S.
Spring Hill, FL

 

[oldsparkey]

Any thoughts about the acetone's effect on the cure time?

Mike S.
Spring Hill, FL

Very little since it evaporates rather quickly.

Chuck.

 

[FlaMike]

Thanks!

Now, I got to get back out and working on the Pirogue.
I can post about it, or DO it.

I'll go with doing it! But I'll check on the Forums every so often, too.

Mike S.
Spring Hill, FL