Mac10 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I've been told you can thin epoxy with alcohol. I'd like to do this, but don't know what kind of alcohol is to be used........would appreciate your help. Thanks, Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesehead Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Save the bourbon for me to drink, denatured Alchol is what you need for thinning. You will find it in the paint department of your local home center, Kmart or other big box stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I use acetone and it works just fine. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I agree with Nova, some fingernail polish (acetone) works real well for me and is easy to find. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Don't use fingernail polish remover it has a perfume in it. I use automotive acetone. Cheap to buy in a quart. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac10 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Thanks for the information and posting it on this thread. It's much appreciated. I'll be going with denatured alcohol mainly due to the fumes from acetone bother a bit. Thanks for your help and Good Fishing, Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sorry, I should have said nail polish remover. I am curious Nova, what is wrong with fingernail polish remover?? I've used it often to thin epoxy and had great results. Granted, I've only used it to thin epoxy for SB heads, so if there are some down falls please let me know. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Shawn; it's the perfume they put in it. Straight acetone doesn't have it. Not sure if the perfume effects the fish because I've never tried it. Didn't want to take any chances. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Guys, I think the grain alcohol is much better. The fumes from the acetone will kill you. Get some denatured alcohol, or better yet some grain alcohol (Everclear is a brand here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Point taken Cal. But tell me; are you allowed that stuff? lol Just kidding buddy. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 For you guys that don't know, Nova is making reference to the fact that I a licensed Baptist Minister. No, Nil, I am not allowed to drink it . I can however use it for chemical and medicinal purposes. I use a lot of it making medicines as a compounding pharmacist. It is a good solvent and will calm a cough. I use a lot to make transdermal testosterone gel and transdermal promethazine gel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I'm not so sure about the "calming a cough" part Cal. I've seen a lot of winos with a really bad cough. lol:lol: No disrespect to the winos. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
