Why thinned 5%?Micro thinned 5% with denatured alcohol. It's thinned enough to spread and the solvent flashes off before it starts to flow. A few drips. I rotated it every few minutes to keep from getting pools of micro.
Why thinned 5%?Micro thinned 5% with denatured alcohol. It's thinned enough to spread and the solvent flashes off before it starts to flow. A few drips. I rotated it every few minutes to keep from getting pools of micro.
Because I can mix more micro into a thinner mix. It goes on smoother. It gets thicker quickly because the alcohol flashes off. It sands easier and faster.Why thinned 5%?
Because I can mix more micro into a thinner mix. It goes on smoother. It gets thicker quickly because the alcohol flashes off. It sands easier and faster.
Looks like someone's nuts weren't tightIt's only on the 14 and the 10 that the forward attach point is with a single bolt. The others don't move.
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Yes sir.And what does you epoxy manufacturer have to say about thinning?
Here's what West has to say.
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I can't support thinning epoxy in the homebuilder's world. If we are to claim it doesn't reduce mechanical properties, then why not thin epoxy in laminate layups? After all, wouldn't it make wet-out faster and easier?
The concept of ad hoc epoxy chemistry in homebuilding just flat scares the spit out of me. Be a leader. Don't encourage it.
Best way to thin epoxy ( with or without micro) is to work with a squeegee in one hand and a heat gun in the other.Yes sir.
My methods are not new. If you search for threads related to thinning epoxy, there are a few with more % dilution. To be fair, I only suggested thinning it for micro. If it departs, it will take some paint off. Please ignore the comment or moderators feel free to delete it.Best way to thin epoxy ( with or without micro) is to work with a squeegee in one hand and a heat gun in the other.
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My methods are not new. If you search for threads related to thinning epoxy, there are a few with more % dilution.
Can we let this go? Please. If I offended, I apologize. I shouldn't have posted the previous.Thinning is not new. Neither is sin.
Sorry to bring it up again Larry but Dan your approach here while warranted in many applications (structural) doesn't seem as doom and gloom to me in this application.
What exactly is the "bad practice", is it "thinning", or is it thinning with the "wrong" thinner? The official Van's construction manual advises us to thin epoxy with 50% acetone when sealing the cowl, so is that considered a "sin"? If so then Van's Aircraft Inc is leading us to sin!A non-critical application doesn't justify a bad practice, in particular when it has no practical value.
Thinning with anything.What exactly is the "bad practice", is it "thinning", or is it thinning with the "wrong" thinner? The official Van's construction manual advises us to thin epoxy with 50% acetone when sealing the cowl, so is that considered a "sin"? If so then Van's Aircraft Inc is leading us to sin!
Looks nice.
Not to pick on DanH but I do not have a problem thinning Polyester Filler with Polyester resin.Thinning with anything.
Eve was a nice lady, but there was this one time....
Sorry to hear that you shut down your blog. I found it to be very helpful.Can we let this go? Please. If I offended, I apologize. I shouldn't have posted the previous.
I shut down my blog to public access as well.
See ya.
It's not technically shut down. It's my builder log. It's still current. It's just no longer public. I do not want the liability exposure. If someone wants access and agrees to the disclaimer, I will allow it. Send me an e-mail if you want access.Sorry to hear that you shut down your blog. I found it to be very helpful.
Stunning!!! It looks like it is still fluid and could just slip off as a big wet blob on the floor! Amazing job! How,,,,,,I mean how.......I mean WOW! NICE!!I was gone but I don't like to leave things un-done. Fairings are done. Last photo and post. See ya when I see ya.
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