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Old 03-23-2015, 07:28 PM   #1
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etex question

If you wanted to cut etex prior to application what would you do that with, acetone?

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Old 03-23-2015, 08:25 PM   #2
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Old 03-23-2015, 09:14 PM   #3
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Yes. Acetone
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Old 03-24-2015, 06:32 AM   #4
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why? to seal with or try to spray? if you want to thin out for viscosity put on a hot plate or other heat source.

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why? to seal with or try to spray? if you want to thin out for viscosity put on a hot plate or other heat source.
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Old 03-24-2015, 07:36 AM   #6
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Old 03-25-2015, 08:06 PM   #7
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i like the hot late method

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Old 03-26-2015, 06:39 AM   #9
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Careful with heating, it can greatly increase the reaction rate if you overdue it.

For viscosity's sake -- on cold days -- I will fill a tall can with hot water from the tap, and place the etex bottles in them to warm while cleaning my brush & cup.
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So Eric, your spraying etex on, or applying by brush. I received info on appropriate mixture for spraying using cheap air brush with bottom feed bottle. I know heating quickens reaction time. I am trying to eliminate any bubbles for one thing, and thinning application for another. Just trying to make my plugs look as good as i can. I know they work.
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Old 03-26-2015, 07:46 PM   #11
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I have an enclosed spinner box with a lightbulb inside. I put the etex bottles in the spinner box while I prep the work area. warms up the bottles just enough that the epoxy doesnt kick off so fast (and it will kick off fast the warmer it is). I can clear coat 11-12 w/ 1 oz of epoxy.
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Old 03-26-2015, 07:46 PM   #12
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I still apply by brush. I didn't even know you could spray E-tex; have you tried it yet?
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Old 03-27-2015, 11:00 AM   #13
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Why the hell would you thin and spray a self leveling bartop finish? (I'm trying to poison my respiratory system to elimiate bubbles in finish? wtf)

You are aware they sell it in a spray can right?


If you're thinning it to use as a sealer, denatured alcohol or isoprophyl is fine.

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