mythos Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 To the guys that are using KBS clear. Are you guys using Xylene/Xylol, or KBS Thinner? And what is the process to thin the KBS clear if it's stored in a mason jar? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I use xylene with good results..I know of some guys who thin by 20% as soon as they open the can. I add it..seal up jar and give it a light shake to mix..then let sit a while before using..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythos Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Nathan, do you measure or just eyeball the amount of thinner when adding it? Also, instead of shaking, would it be better to stir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I just eye ball it...this stuff is really forgiving...as for stiring it..that may work fine..I just try to eliminate as much air contact as I can..Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Since Nate turned me on to KBS I can't add to that. I will say this, any of the clears you want to do the mixing in away that will keep down the air being mixed in. Any two part compounds, you have to stir. Breathing on the epoxy can release any unwanted air pockets. One part fluids, a shack or a stir and let the air release first. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythos Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Found out that Xylene is now prohibited for sale and use in California. I'm not sure why, but I decided to just order the KBS #1 Thinner instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 5 hours ago, mythos said: Found out that Xylene is now prohibited for sale and use in California. I'm not sure why, but I decided to just order the KBS #1 Thinner instead. Wow, I'll have to check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpalinsk Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 4 hours ago, mark poulson said: Wow, I'll have to check that out! It's true. A buddy picked some up for me when he was Nevada cause I couldnt buy any here where I live in California. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythos Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Lowe's got a replacement call Pro Thinner by Crown. They said it's a replacement for MEK, Toluene, and Xylene. I didn't want to risk using it to thin the KBS, so I decided not to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 So can a person living in CA buy the KBS thinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythos Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I did. I ordered the KBS Thinner through the KBS website. Won't get here till the 25th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 2 hours ago, mythos said: I did. I ordered the KBS Thinner through the KBS website. Won't get here till the 25th. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
