Envirotec Light

[allstate48]

Haven't used this for a while. Forgot everything.Didn't know much. I poured some envirotec 2 days ago, and it isn't set completely. Still tacky. I didn't pour very much, so maybe didn't get it 1 to 1. Temperature was low 60s. I'm thinking, I need to try again. Need some advice.

Thanks Doug

[borderbasser]

You either didn't get it 1:1 or the outside temp is too low. Some epoxies are very temp sensitive.

TJ

[BobP]

You can usually fix tacky epoxy by recoating it with properly mixed and measured epoxy. It should have cured even in low 60's temps by now. If you get a slow curing batch of epoxy, you might as well recoat even if it eventually hardens - it will never be as hard and durable as it should be.

[allstate48]

Does the Envirotec ever out date? I've had this a couple years. Maybe half gone. As all of you know. I was going to get rich, and be famous making lures.LMAO They sure make nice Xmas tree decorations. Thanks everyone!! Doug

[philB]

Hi Doug

As with all epoxies the mix is critical. If the mix is not exactly 1:1 (or whatever the manufacturers state)then the curing process will change , usually detrimentaly. Use syringes for accurate measurement. Also use two mixing pots, mix first then transfer to a second pot, this will prevent any unmixed elements that have stuck to the sides of the pot contaminating the mixture. The curing is a chemical process so it will cure at different temperatures but the speed of curing will be greater the higher the temperature also low humidity is a good thing .

philB

[woodieb8]

for mixing we use dollar store shooter cups 40 for a buck. stir sticks 250 . 1 buck. i am presently using a bottle of enviro. new lustre 55 from swing paints is in my opinion superior,in dry time and clarity.

[Hoodaddy]

Doug,

Have'nt used E/T for a while but not sure about an expiration on it. I have used it after being a year or so old with no ill effects. One thing to mention besides exact measurments its not a good idea to mix it with wood sticks for this will sometimes create excess bubbles in your clear from air being pulled out of the wood......JMHO

[mark poulson]

If you do use wood stick (I use my kid's ice cream sticks) besure to cut the end square so it will get the material in the corners mixed.

I also find it's good to put the hardner in first, so that, when I mix, there is less chance of unmixed pure resin being left.

I also thin the ET slightly with a small amount of denatured alcohol. Just be sure NOT to use an open flame to get rid of bubbles if you thin it. The alcohol makes it extremely flammable! But I find the thinner mix is easier to brush out, and gets down into carved details better, with less chance for trapped air to bubble up later.

[allstate48]

Thanks everyone for the help. Like I stated at first, it's been a couple years since I made anything.I have an old lure that is broke, and just messing with it. Something to do. Thanks all again Doug