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EF80 flexible resin discoloration
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John Wilkinson
John Wilkinson
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Hi. I use the flexible resin on Ballistic nylon to create a waterproof flexible seal for skin on frame sea kayaks. I use this product since my previous supplier discontinued their product. I am happy with EF80 in general but I have found that exposure to water in some instances tends to result in a milky discolouration that disappears once the hull dries off.
Is this a normal situation? I produce the kayaks as a professional boat builder so am concerned that the product is not actually suitable in the long run.
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EF80 flexible resin discoloration
JFW67
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9 Years Ago
Milky discolouration on exposure to water is a sign of moisture absorption. EF80 is not naturally...
Warren (Staff)
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9 Years Ago
Thanks Warren . . . just checking what you mean by post cure.
JFW67
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7 Years Ago
Post cure is when, after the part has cured at room temperature, you put the part in an oven to further cure at an elevated temperature. Epoxy resins initially cure at room temperature to an apparen...
Warren (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Thanks Warren. What temperature are you talking about in the post cure process.
JFW67
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7 Years Ago
60C for 6 hours would be a typical post cure for a resin like this.
Warren (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Due to the nature of my finishing room and heating systems and the completed kayak (timber framed) I can only really get up into the low 30's. Would this achieve anything useful? Is a longer cure at ...
JFW67
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7 Years Ago
An elevated temperature cure will always help to an extent so if it is possible to do so then I would. Even if you just leave it in the 30C room for a few days, you should certainly have a properly.....
Warren (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Brilliant. Thank you for you help.
JFW67
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7 Years Ago
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