FishBones Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 So 4 months ago I purchased a gallon kit of the short set OOMOO. Used about 1/2 then kept it onto the shelf. Pulled it out today to mold some prototypes and make some production molds only to find the part A (The thicker, lighter colored half) had become very thick. A call to the company confirmed that it has a 3 month shelf life after opening. I'll call it a loss and lesson learned if I have to but dang, I can't really afford to lose that much material, nor repurchase at this moment. Anyone have experience thinning this? My only idea is to wait until the mold I poured (and I use the term loosely) cures, and then try messing with the ratio. The part B (thinner and darker) doesn't seem to have changed at all so I plan to try adding more part B to get it thinner, I expect I'll get a longer cure time but if I can save the material, I'll be thrilled. Help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFactorTackle Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I've used that stuff before, I never heard about the shelf life though. I would just mix them anyway and see if it cures. Just do a small amount to test it...that's better then calling it a total loss at least. You don't even have to pour it, just leave it mixed in a paper cup so you don't ruin your prototype. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBones Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I did, my issue is that the part A has thickened so much it didnt pour, gauranteeing voids etc. I'm looking for a way to thin it back down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFactorTackle Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Ouch! That's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurizio Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 OOMOO is silicone rubber, right? There should be a thinner available (silicone-oil). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBones Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Ha! And it turns out they do! I called the dealer instead of the manufacturer, first mistake. Now I gotta wait til monday to talk to smmothon, thanks mau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
