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JRider 06-03-2013 07:51 AM

Vinyl-ester work time
 
How much work time before vinyl-ester starts to kick?

Unlimited jd 06-03-2013 09:30 AM

Depends on temp, humidity and catalyst ratio. Can be 10 minutes to several hours

c_deezy 06-03-2013 09:36 AM

+1. Different batches have different kick times too and quantity will effect it also. If you mix up say 30 oz in a quart cup it will go off quicker than 30 oz in a 2.5 qt cup or if you pour it in a paint tray. Large quantity in a smaller container will go off quick.

Too many factors to give a specific time.


Originally Posted by lil red (Post 3936032)
Depends on temp, humidity and catalyst ratio. Can be 10 minutes to several hours


JRider 06-03-2013 11:23 AM

What does higher humidity do? Cure faster or slower?

FIXX 06-03-2013 03:16 PM

when all weight out properly with the mek i averive between 30 to 45 min before it starts to gel up..

glassdave 06-03-2013 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by FIXX (Post 3936213)
when all weight out properly with the mek i averive between 30 to 45 min before it starts to gel up..

yep, a good quality VE at aproz 70 degrees will give 30-40 min. I would think higher humidity would speed it up a bit though.


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