They like it because the smell has now made them high, they don't know any better! J/K [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

The smell is actually geting better, I only had one friend tell me her eyes were burning from the smell so I guess its all good. Thanks for all the suggestions and help. Much appreciated! [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

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[ February 14, 2004, 07:02 AM: Message edited by: MRS.AUDIO ]

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I know nothing about resin technology, but I work with some folks who invent and develop specialized resins. I will ask them Monday

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I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.

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Once again I am resin ignorant so this is from some resin designers. They work exclusively with Epoxy resin though (better properties for our applications).
I am afraid you are SOL (Sorry Out of Luck). The smell is the smell, if you want a milder or non smelling resin go to Epoxy resins. The smell shouldn’t make peoples eyes burn (it’s a simple aromatic) but I suppose some are scent sensitive. I do not know what the bucket of water is supposed to do but they consider it a wives tale but they are willing to try it and see. The only reason it could have value is that polyester resin absorbs water to a point. BTW every brand of resin is a little bit different with different additives to make it opaque, fire retardant, white, etc.

Below is long winded resinspeak: [img]graemlins/blah.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/offtopic1.gif[/img]

Why do we use polyester resin: 1) it is the cheapest resin 2) thicker than epoxy so it won’t run while forming complex shapes, 3) known 7% shrinkage as it cures 4) cures stiff and can be worked into a shine

Why do we use vinyl ester resin: 1)Sets quickly like polyester 2) wets the fiber better than polyester, 3)better heat performance, 4)much stronger than polyester 5) chemical resistance 6) 15-87% more expensive than polyester

Why do we use Epoxy resin: 1) strength from average to the best 2) superior temperature performance 3) Easiest to wet the fiber 4) very chemical resistant (except to strong oxidizers) 5) Best elongation of all resins (takes more wear and tear before it delaminates from the fiber) 6) best for working with carbon fiber and Kevlar as far as matching strengths 7) very expensive to flaming expensive.

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I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.

Griot's Garage sells a product called (believe it or not)STINKY-BE-GONE. It's 12.95(US) for one bag or $29.95(US) for three. Might be worth looking into.

I believe there is a point where adding more MEPK will not cure the resin any faster. I recently did some fiberglass work in weather as cold as -10C. Adding 10 times the amount of MEPK that was recommeded for +5C weather did not help the resin cure any faster. It still took many hours. Basically, it will set if left overnight. And it stunk like MEPK when done too. If you are doing in-car fiberglass work when it's cold out, I recommend to use some kind of electric heater to keep the inside of the car somewhere above freezing. I've used hair dryers with some relative success. Not necessarily blowing on the fiberglass but to keep the air inside the car warm. Or, idle the car and keep the heater on so it stays warm [img]graemlins/2xblown.gif[/img]

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Usually it is futile to exceed 5% MEKP - and never try that when it's warm out . I never add more than about 2.5%. Sometimes you just gotta wait...

hmm...so THATS what went wrong with all my 50/50 mixes! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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