Pacer Zpoxy as a pore filler

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Tim Benware
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Re: Pacer Zpoxy as a pore filler

Post by Tim Benware » Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:08 am

kencierp wrote:I have read where users of Zpoxy experience slow dry and no dry situations -- too much hardener is the cause -- I plan to use small glass viles for accurate measuring.
System 3 has the same problem if the measurements aren't accurate. Dries nice and clear though when you get it right.
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TonyinNYC
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Re: Pacer Zpoxy as a pore filler

Post by TonyinNYC » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:11 am

Z-Poxy will have drying issues if you get the mix wrong, but it is pretty forgiving. I measure by eye. I put the resin on one side of a bowl, the hardener on the other side. When they look to be about the same amount, I mix em up. I have not had a problem yet. And the yellowing from the amber hue of the z-poxy itself is not something I would worry about unless you were using it on a very white wood. I have not noticed any difference in color when I wipe with alcohol or with a coat of z-poxy. The color looks the same to me on the walnut and koa I have used it on. 2 sets of each so far.

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Re: Pacer Zpoxy as a pore filler

Post by Jackspt28 » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:22 pm

I have used Zpoxy and also West Systems epoxies for many years in model building. I like to use the little West Systems epoxy small batch measuring scale is a great way to be sure you are getting the correct mixing ratios. I have had mine for years and it works great. It can be found on amazon for around 32.00.


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