year old epoxy spray prob..

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I had just enough epoxy and activator to fill a Sata Minijet not sure of the cup size but its small. I mixed 1:1 and let it sit for about a half hour then went to spray a couple spots that I was welding a panel over. I got everything ready to go and did a few tests on a piece of cardboard and it came out for lack of better terms "watery" or "clear" with no coverage and only in the thickest parts where I was setting up the gun would it even cover slightly grey....This is a new (used) Sata Minijet that I thoroughly cleaned the night before, I don't think it was the gun but maybe? See the pic.. Could the Epoxy or the activator gone bad? I had the lids on tight mixed and strained the epoxy well. Either way its not a big deal we have more on order that should be here Wednesday... Ideas? It was grey in the mixing cup, temp in the garage was 68-70. Im worried about my new gun now kinda.... badeop3.jpg

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pigment has all settled to the bottom of the can. its probably hard as a rock on the bottom.
 
I poured the last "ounce" out of the epoxy can and it seemed to be normal... not chunky or thick or anything. Had slightly more activator left over which was a brownish "beer" color... I don't know if I remember it being that color new?
 
Jim C;31859 said:
Epoxy activators, even glue turn red with age. Its normal and doesnt mean anything.
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Interesting to know thank you. I guess ill find out Wed when I get a fresh batch and try again
 
Jim C;31855 said:
pigment has all settled to the bottom of the can. its probably hard as a rock on the bottom.
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This is really the only thing it can be.
 
Jim C;31855 said:
pigment has all settled to the bottom of the can. its probably hard as a rock on the bottom.
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This is really the only thing it can be.
 
Sprayed some fresh epoxy tonight. Laid out perfect. thanks guys!
 
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