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Dissolving the PU foam on a solvent ?

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Pertabolis	Pertabolis posted 13 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 17, Visits: 193	Hi I was wondering if it was possible to dissolve the PU 80 low density model board in some solvents after having laminated a CF cloth around it ? The idea would be to - cut the foam to the target shape - apply the epoxy/CF cloth - dip the hole thing in a jar of acetone / other solvent Thanks for your help ! P.
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baja_patient	baja_patient posted 13 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 135, Visits: 1.6K	[COMMENT BY EASY COMPOSITES TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF: ANSWER INNACURATE; SEE OUR POST BELOW] Yes, acetone would disolve the PU board no problem. However, the problem you will have is that the part will most likely be destroyed as the resin will most likely disolve too, at least it will be attacked. what are you trying to make? I'm sure someone else will chime in on this. cheers Edited 13 Years Ago by Matt (Staff)
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Dissolving the PU foam on a solvent ?

Pertabolis - 13 Years Ago

[COMMENT BY EASY COMPOSITES TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF: ANSWER INNACURATE; SEE OUR POST BELOW] Yes,...

baja_patient - 13 Years Ago

Are you sure you can dissolve an epoxy like that ? I am trying to design a case for my phone...

Pertabolis - 13 Years Ago

I'm not sure if it will dissolve fully cured epoxy, but I still wouldnt bet on it. You are on the...

baja_patient - 13 Years Ago

Thanks very much indeed ! My idea of a case was more something like that...

Pertabolis - 13 Years Ago

Good stuff! Yeah I get what you are trying to do. Should be relatively straight forward with a...

baja_patient - 13 Years Ago

Hi Pertabolis, Actually acetone won't dissolve polyurethane foam or model board. Polyestyrene...

Matt (Staff) - 13 Years Ago

Hi, I'd like to apologize for the false information. I got my foams mixed up. I built a surfboard...

baja_patient - 13 Years Ago

[quote][b]baja_patient (30/04/2012)As for the acetone, I poured it into a regular plastic drinking...

steveastroUK - 13 Years Ago

[quote][b]steveastroUK (05/05/2012)[/b][hr][quote][b]baja_patient (30/04/2012)As for the acetone, I...

baja_patient - 13 Years Ago

Yeah, polystyrenes come in clear as well as expanded forms.

steveastroUK - 13 Years Ago

[quote][b]baja_patient (06/05/2012)[/b][hr] Nevermind, I use glass now and no solvent will...

Pertabolis - 13 Years Ago

No worries the forum is there for that :) and Thanks Matt for your help. Baja I thought at...

Pertabolis - 13 Years Ago

Hi Baja, No need to apologise; I guessed as much and that is what the forum is here for after all....

Matt (Staff) - 13 Years Ago

I'll give it a try anyway, without sanding in the fiber layer. I didn't realise CF would block the...

Pertabolis - 13 Years Ago

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