WebNov 16, 2004 · 8,454 Posts. #5 · Nov 16, 2004. Don't use acetone. That is good for cleaning hands and tools but not for thinning resin. All fiberglass suppliers carry styrene monomer which is what is used in all polyester resin as a thinner. In fact, that smell we all know and love when using polyester resin is actually styrene monomer, not the polyester resin. WebFeb 15, 2009 · Acetone is the strongest and fastest evaporating solvent around. Excellent for dissolving two-part epoxies before set up, for cleaning fiberglass repair tools and for thinning fiberglass resin. Acetone will easily remove sticky residue on glass and porcelain left by stickers and labels, and will clean lacquer tools well.
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WebJun 13, 2013 · Re: Polyester resin/ acetone mixture combination. Its true that just putting on some resin, thinned or not, will not add any kind of significant strength. I have found that … WebStart with a small amount of resin (depending on project size) and thin it down with 4 to 6 parts acetone until it's almost like thick water. This is the secret , because the acetone will soak deep into every one of the most microscopic pores and fibers of the wood or other material. It really soaks in, carrying the resin with it. cohealth community health
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WebApr 1, 2024 · There are also specialty thinning products designed for gelcoat application. One of the most commonly used products for thinning gelcoat is acetone, and though this product will lower the viscosity, it has a strong tendency … WebA cleaning fluid used to remove uncured plastic resin from brushes and clothing. Acetone is the strongest and fastest evaporating solvent around. Excellent for dissolving two-part epoxies before set up, for cleaning fiberglass repair tools and for thinning fiberglass resin. It can be said that it the Solvent for polyester and epoxy resins. WebApr 1, 2024 · For most applications, gelcoat should only be thinned with styrene (which creates the very recognizable smell that gelcoat and polyester resin emit). There are also … cohealth contact