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I have about one half gallon of poxy-shield resign that is more than two years old. By looking in the can I can tell that it has darker amber color than my newer resign. Would this be OK for glueing, or should I dispose of it ?

It's good, go ahead and use it

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Mix some of it and see if it goes off.

Bill

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Personally, I kinda like using older epoxy (old hardener in particular).

Yes, it does go dark with age - but I see that as a plus when you mix it.

I find it alot easier to tell when you have a good blend - a "darker" uniform colour just seems easier to see than a lighter one for me.

I am currently using some 4 or 5 year old West and it's setting up fine, outdoors, in my 45 degree Canadian spring

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Graham

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I've been using MAS Epoxy with their Low Tox hardener due to allergies. I left some ( about $60 worth ) in the unheated shop last winter and it "curdled" and wouldn't mix or pour
Doug

Seems like their was some way to maybe heat the can in water to "fix" old epoxy resin.....can't remember right now,but I seem to remember something about that....

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Yes, the quote (from WEST) is something like - after repeated freeze cycles resin may thicken or crystalize. It can be restored by heating to approx 120 degrees.

If I'm remembering correctly, I think they suggest to place the container in water and warm it that way....

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Graham

Yes, Plywood is "real" wood

A "professional" is someone who gets paid for their work - it doesn't necessarily mean they are good at it

I have a small peizo(sp?) electric heater with a fan that I just put the cans in front of and unscrew the tops. Works every time.

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I have some of the same (Resin, not hardener). I rang them and they told me to heat the Resin, that would sort it.

Dave

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