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Ian Mantula
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Hello Easy Composites.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances I have had to delay my adventures in mould making. It's now three years since I purchased the Uni-Mould Complete Mould Making Kit. The resin containers have never been opened but will it still be usable if I were to use within the next six months? It has been stored in a garage out of the sunlight but otherwise subject to normal UK temperatures.
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Ian
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Ian Mantula
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7 Years Ago
Open it and have a look. It will have seperated out, but if it hasnt gelled and you can mix it back together then it should still be ok. It is very likely buggered though unfortunately, especially.....
Hanaldo
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7 Years Ago
Hi Ian, I'm afraid Hanaldo is probably right but for non-critical applications (like mould-making) then it's always work having a go to see if out of date resins are still workable and still cure. I...
Matt (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Thanks for the replies. I'll take a look and hope for the best. Unfortunate about the MEKP as I have a difficult time getting that delivered to the Isle of Wight! Of course if the resin is useless th...
Ian Mantula
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7 Years Ago
Your best bet would be to try to cure it off. You're likely to still get a reaction if you mix up a big batch and add the MEKP (exercise caution here) which should cure it off; once it's cured it...
Matt (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Thanks Matt
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