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Re: Epoxy: Question for Glen Smith
By:Glen Smith
Date: 12/6/2004, 8:53 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: Question for Glen Smith (Gaetan)

Salut Gaetan,

Yes I use Citadel epoxy. The 14-02 (5:1) is thinner and is thus better for wetting out the cloth. However, it does tend to blush if the humidity is above about 40%. I use it for pre-coating, for wetting out the cloth and for gluing. I allow it to set for 24 hours then wash it using warm water with a few drops of vinegar and a scotchbrite scrubbing pad.

The Citadel 14-08 (3:1) is much thicker and must be warmed up in a water bath if you want to use it for cloth wetting. This one does not blush and has less of an amber colored tint to it. It is more flexible than the 14-02 (which is a bit more brittle) and I use it for the fill coats. The 14-08 must dry 48 hours before you do any sanding. You can add more coats of 14-08 after it has set about 8 hours without the need to sand.

I normally buy 1 gallon of each to build a boat. If you have any more questions, I will gladly attempt to answer them for you.

Glen à Baie-St-Paul.

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Epoxy: Question for Glen Smith
Gaetan -- 12/6/2004, 8:22 pm
Re: Epoxy: Question for Glen Smith
Glen Smith -- 12/6/2004, 8:53 pm
Re: Epoxy: Question for Glen Smith
Gaetan -- 12/6/2004, 9:23 pm
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Glen Smith -- 12/6/2004, 9:57 pm
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Gaetan -- 12/7/2004, 9:26 pm
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Wilf Cornell -- 12/7/2004, 6:16 pm
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Glen Smith -- 12/7/2004, 7:29 pm