How warm does it have to be for resin?

[Plainsman]

What is the coolest temp I can use epoxy resin and glass and get good setup?

 

[hrzracr23]

Re: How warm does it have to be for resin?

good question I was wondering that myself

 

[Boomyal]

Re: How warm does it have to be for resin?

Probably 70+ degrees. But depending on the nature of the project there are things you can do to get the heat up. Space heaters under boat covers are one example.

 

[klos]

Re: How warm does it have to be for resin?

I've heard 75 to 85 temp range depending on the epoxie.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: How warm does it have to be for resin?

Really just mix a pot of quick west systems in 40 degree heat it will cure in 15 mins. with that in mind , how can you say such thing's ,Boomyal or kloss not a challenge im really just wondering?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: How warm does it have to be for resin?

Epoxy tends to generate it's own heat..... 70+ is the optimum temp. Make sure it starts out that way by keeping it in a 70 degree area before and during the mix.

Covering the area with a bit of heat will help. ..... just don't have a flash fire!

 

[andy6374]

Re: How warm does it have to be for resin?

You could use polyester or vinylester resin and forget about the temps (for the most part).

 

[Plainsman]

Re: How warm does it have to be for resin?

Thanks guys!!

I just want to put some glass down on the floor to the hull. However put the floor in did not do this.