21 January 2002, 09:08
DeBeeThinning Acraglass
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.
21 January 2002, 09:18
Mauser98I think styrene can be used to thin agra-glass
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21 January 2002, 12:38
Pedestalquote:
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!
21 January 2002, 16:14
CarnivoreCheck Brownells, they sell an acraglass thinner.
21 January 2002, 17:35
kitchenMethylethylketone (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.
21 January 2002, 18:47
DeBeeYeah, 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?
21 January 2002, 23:22
<gone hunting>walmart sales acetone and it works fine
i've used it
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