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Thinning Acraglass
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Who can tell me what substance thins Acraglass? I know vinegar cuts this epoxy but what would made it more liquid...

I'd like to "paint" with it.

 
Posts: 360 | Location: PA | Registered: 29 September 2001Reply With Quote
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I think styrene can be used to thin agra-glass

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Posts: 408 | Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada | Registered: 11 December 2001Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by DeBee:
Who can tell me what substance thins Acraglass? I know vinegar cuts this epoxy but what would made it more liquid...

I'd like to "paint" with it.


If I remember correctly ordinary acetone can be use to thin it-but try a small quantity first!

 
Posts: 432 | Location: Baytown, TX | Registered: 07 November 2001Reply With Quote
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Check Brownells, they sell an acraglass thinner.
 
Posts: 627 | Location: Niceville, Florida | Registered: 12 April 2001Reply With Quote
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Methylethylketone (MEK) works, but you'd better know what you're up to. It may not be available in the corner store these days, as it was 20+ years ago. Best to work under an exhaust hood with solvent gloves. I also use the NBC filters in my respirator. Make sure you read the applicable MSDS before you proceed.

Acraglass thinned to the consistency of water makes a great sealer inside a stock. There are probably MEK substitutes available; I'll be trying acetone next time. Some of these super-solvents may attack the binding material used in laminated stocks.

 
Posts: 63 | Location: NW Colorado | Registered: 07 July 2001Reply With Quote
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Yeah, I was hoping to seal the inside of a stock without building up too much thickness...

I see Brownell's has it but I was hoping to pick some up at the local Depot tomorrow or the next... The Brownells stuff seems steep for a can.

Lacquer Thinner? Wood Alcohol? Turpentine?

 
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walmart sales acetone and it works fine
i've used it

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