Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Posts: 535
Location: Woodridge, Illinois
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject: Epoxy Activator
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Barry K,
Went to spray some epoxy today and when I started to pour in the activator it looked darker then usual. Like a dark cup of tea.
The date on the bottom of the can is 1/21/09 is it still good or should I order some new activator? I have like 3/4 of a gallon left.
I do have another quart of activator unopened but it has no date on it. Is it ok to use this one if so then I would only need to purcahse 2 new quarts?
All my paints I keep in the basement before use. If that makes any difference.
Thanks for all you have help me out on in the past.
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rusty428cj
Joined: 21 Jan 2006
Posts: 510
Location: Port Richey, Florida
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:10 pm Post subject:
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I have noticed it gets darker over time but I still use it and haven't had a problem.
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Gillis Performance Restorations
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Barryk
Joined: 14 Jan 2006
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Location: Blairsville to Canton, Ga
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:08 am Post subject:
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Its normal, the epoxy activator will darken as can is opened a and it gets air. Don't hurt a thing.
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packin31
Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Posts: 535
Location: Woodridge, Illinois
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:05 am Post subject:
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Thanks guys for the quick reply. That is great news
I did spray some small parts last night and checked them this morning and even thou they have a yellowish tint to them I tried pressing my fingernail into a spot and it did not leave a mark. That is great news
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Posts: 535
Location: Woodridge, Illinois
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject: Epoxy Activator
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Barry K,
Went to spray some epoxy today and when I started to pour in the activator it looked darker then usual. Like a dark cup of tea.
The date on the bottom of the can is 1/21/09 is it still good or should I order some new activator? I have like 3/4 of a gallon left.
I do have another quart of activator unopened but it has no date on it. Is it ok to use this one if so then I would only need to purcahse 2 new quarts?
All my paints I keep in the basement before use. If that makes any difference.
Thanks for all you have help me out on in the past.
_________________
Tom Malas
1931 Packard Std 8 833 Coupe 468
http://s153.photobucket.com/albums/s210/packin31/
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rusty428cj
Joined: 21 Jan 2006
Posts: 510
Location: Port Richey, Florida
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:10 pm Post subject:
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I have noticed it gets darker over time but I still use it and haven't had a problem.
_________________
Rusty Gillis
Gillis Performance Restorations
727-847-7973
www.gillisrestorations.com
Former SS/FA & SS/GA NHRA National Record Holder
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Barryk
Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Posts: 4116
Location: Blairsville to Canton, Ga
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:08 am Post subject:
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Its normal, the epoxy activator will darken as can is opened a and it gets air. Don't hurt a thing.
_________________
Barry@kives.net
404-307-9740 cell, tech line 7 days
706-781-2220 Office, Ordering 8-5 EST.
706-835-5897 Fax
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packin31
Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Posts: 535
Location: Woodridge, Illinois
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:05 am Post subject:
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Thanks guys for the quick reply. That is great news
I did spray some small parts last night and checked them this morning and even thou they have a yellowish tint to them I tried pressing my fingernail into a spot and it did not leave a mark. That is great news
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