Epoxy moulding paste problem


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Dodgyrog
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Hi, I recently bought a 5k tub of epoxy moulding paste and hardener as part of an order.
When I opened the tub to use it today the paste was rock hard. I had already coated my parts with the epoxy tooling gel coat so I cut some of the paste out with a knife to attempt to use it. I thought the hardener may soften the paste to enable me to use it. After about 15 minutes of mixing I had to use the paste as the gel coat was setting. Even though I had worked the paste it still had hard lumps in it which I’m sure will affect the outcome of the mould.
So, the question is, is there something I can use to revive the paste or do I need to send it back to you?
Just to confirm, I bough the paste & gel coat with their hardeners last week and broke the seal on the paste tub today.
I have previously used your moulding paste and it was very pliable, like paste I suppose. I’m just hoping all my hard work setting up the work piece hasn’t been in vain!
Please advise me of my options,
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Roger
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Dodgyrog - 4/16/2019 9:13:58 PM
Hi Rich,Thank you for your prompt reply. I’ll put the paste in a nice warm environment as see how it goes. If I find it doesn’t return to a more fluid state I’ll get back to.Kind regardsRog

40°C in the curing oven overnight should be fine to get it back to life.

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