Is this epoxy ok?
03-17-2005 | 07:42 PM
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Is this epoxy ok?
Hi Guys, I need some 30 min. epoxy for a foam wing plane. I checked my supply, and the resin bottle is solid as a rock. I also have some Z-Poxy Finishing Resin. The box says 20-30 minute working time. Can I use this as my 30 minute epoxy? (I never did understand what the difference was).
03-18-2005 | 12:10 AM
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RE: Is this epoxy ok?
You'd be better off just getting some fresh epoxy for building, as I don't think the finishing resin is made to hold stressed areas together. It's basically formulated to apply fiberglass cloth to wood or plastic, to flow evenly and to be easy to sand. These properties in my opinion make for a epoxy that's not necessarily strong enough to build with. You're going to need some regular epoxy sooner or later for a balsa model, so you might as well get some now.
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03-18-2005 | 06:15 AM
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RE: Is this epoxy ok?
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You'd be better off just getting some fresh epoxy for building, as I don't think the finishing resin is made to hold stressed areas together. It's basically formulated to apply fiberglass cloth to wood or plastic, to flow evenly and to be easy to sand. These properties in my opinion make for a epoxy that's not necessarily strong enough to build with. You're going to need some regular epoxy sooner or later for a balsa model, so you might as well get some now.
Jesse
You'd be better off just getting some fresh epoxy for building, as I don't think the finishing resin is made to hold stressed areas together. It's basically formulated to apply fiberglass cloth to wood or plastic, to flow evenly and to be easy to sand. These properties in my opinion make for a epoxy that's not necessarily strong enough to build with. You're going to need some regular epoxy sooner or later for a balsa model, so you might as well get some now.
Jesse
OK, thanks Jesse. Originally, I had used the Z-Poxy to fuel-proof a fuel tank area.
