This happened to me twice with ********** and both times it was my fault.
1st time I didn't allow the W&G remove adequate time to flash off. 2nd time I was laying it on too heavy. Spraying white epoxy and trying to get it to cover in one coat.
I now spray epoxy with a 1.4 tip and treat it like a base coat. Haven't had any issues since.
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what happened when you put it on to heavy?
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No chance at using the wrong hardener. Only have 1 big square can of it.
Parts that I sprayed at 15-20 minutes induction time are still tacky after 3 days. Parts I sprayed with the same mix of epoxy an hour later are hard as a rock. |
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Reread your original post. There had to be contamination either in the cup, on the paint screen, stir stick or in the air since the paint was separating on the sides of the cup. You may need to sand parts that aren't hardening to get the goo off. At least whatever the problem was it seems to be gone now. 1968 Coronet R/T
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yep, that's been my experience. I call it separation, but for sure it doesn't like being put on heavy. Thanks Jay D. they say my name is Jay
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Put it on light with detail gun, fisheyes. Put it on normal with a full sized gun, fisheyes. Put it on way heavy trying to cover the fisheyes, they just reappeared. Separation is a a good way to put it.
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I keep reading your posts but you've got me on this one! but it almost sounds like it had something to do with your induction time, but it shouldn't. some epoxys use to have induction times and some didn't. I've used them with no induction time and not had problems. you don't say and you don't have to, but what brand epoxy is it. you might contact them and explain your problem and see what they have to say. could be old or a bad batch it should have a batch no. on it please let us know what you find out.
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I bought a gallon of it 2-3 months ago. This is the third time I have used it and the first time I have had a problem. Previous times I mixed it first thing in the morning then went about setting up and prepping. So it had an extended induction time. This was the first attempt with a normal induction time. Something I am slowly learning, patience pays when playing with paint. Say that six times fast.
The good part is not much went to waste as I have other things around the house I am sealing with it. |
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What exactly are you using for Final wipe??? Prep All ??? is this some sort of W/G remover wipe? If so 15 minutes may not be long enough Flash time for it Epoxy does not like W/G remover at all. If parts are wiped W/G remover I will let them flash off some times 24 hr before epoxying. Couple more questions What are you using for Gun Wash? and were was it purchased ??? What kind of Paint mixing cups are you using and where were they purchased ???? Dennis B.
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