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Hi folks, As the winter is here now what is the lowest recommended curing temp for EL2 & IN2.
It is currently dropping down to 6degC here in my shed and I was wondering if the resin will eventually cure at this temp?
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You MUST keep it around 20C if you want a successful cure. if you are lucky you might get away with it at 15C with easily double the cure time.

Below that it may not cure for days if at all.

At low temperatures, the extended cure time leaves the resin vulnerable to absorbing moisture which will mean the resin won't fully cure at all and could be a rubbery blob or if you're lucky just tacky which can be overcoated.

Problems with resins not curing at low temperatures is one of the most common problems our customers encounter.

Warren Penalver
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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