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gregzz4 02-03-2012 10:59 AM

2 part epoxy questions
 
Not knowing whether I should pose this here or in the Tips and Tricks section, but here I go ...
I have South Seas Base Rock. It's dry and clean. I drilled it and stuffed acrylic rods into some holes, but didn't like the stability, so I then bought some 2 part putty.
I soaked the rocks in water, applied the putty, and let it cure for more than the 4-6 hours recommended @ the required temperature. Everything seems to be solid, but now I have a potential issue ...

Do I have to keep it wet, now that I have stuck it together?
If so, looks like I'll have to buy yet another rubbermaid or 2.

Lampshade 02-03-2012 11:29 AM

You shouldn't have to now, the moisture helps the epoxy cure, which is why you wet the rocks. Once it's cured it should be hard as well.. a rock.

gregzz4 02-03-2012 09:43 PM

Thanks, that makes perfect sense to me. I guess I'm hoping to hear from someone who has left theirs out of water.
Either way, it's out of the water now so I can do the next batch.

kien 02-04-2012 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 678558)
Thanks, that makes perfect sense to me. I guess I'm hoping to hear from someone who has left theirs out of water.
Either way, it's out of the water now so I can do the next batch.

it will cure in or out of water just fine. I've left epoxy to cure out of water.


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