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So I was having some problems with my Envirotex epoxy just recently and I figured I would post what I just found about it. It is probably common knowledge but it saved me from throwing out a good batch of etex. The epoxy I was using on the lures was curing just fine but I had little tiny imperfections (not bubbles) and it didn't appear to be dust. Just some small lumps and voids (probably only noticeable to me when I was scrutinizing it after). I had my etex inside so it was at a good room temp and humidity, but at one point or another it must have been exposed to a bit cooler weather. Well, what I found was some of the resin bottle was crystallizing. This appears to be very common when it's exposed to cold weather. The hardener bottle was still fine. So I though it might be garbage but by heating it up properly, you can liquefy the little crystals and it becomes perfectly usable again! phew. Now I know this is probably common knowledge to most of you, but I was relieved to solve at least that problem with my finish! Here is a good page I found that talks about resin and how to fix it. https://theepoxyexperts.com/coldweathernotice/
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Hi all, I joined the forum a couple days ago. I got interested in making crankbaits about a month ago, and I spend alot of time on the net researching. So far Ive learned alot from this site. I have made a couple plugs, I have not painted any yet as was trying to find the right sealer. I did buy an airbrush and a bunch of createx paint. I have also already built a lure spinner. So in all of my researching I had came to the conclussion to go with envirotex. On the product sheet you get with the etex it recommends temps of 70 degrees or higher. My problem is I dont have a work shop or a garage, and my wife wont let me use this stuff in the house. Has any tried mixing more hardener to the resin to accomodate the cold temps outside? Or does anyone know of any tricks to get this stuff to setup in the cold? Thanks in advance.
