Left Ez filet lid off for 48hrs...Issues??

To help other builders, please list the boat you are building in the Thread Subject -- and to conserve space, please limit your posting to one thread per boat.

Please feel free to use the gallery to display multiple images of your progress.
GrantL
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 28
Joined: Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:19 pm
Location: Houston, TX

Left Ez filet lid off for 48hrs...Issues??

Post by GrantL »

Hey, quick question, i accidentally left the lid to the Ez Filet (both part A and B) off for 48hrs. I then laid some filet down last night and noticed it isn't hardening as fast. Maybe because of slightly cooler temps we've had down in Tx last few days but wanted to see those resins need to be covered at all times or should i be ok and just wait a bit longer? Thanks

fallguy1000
* Bateau Builder - Expert *
* Bateau Builder - Expert *
Posts: 10198
Joined: Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:25 am

Re: Left Ez filet lid off for 48hrs...Issues??

Post by fallguy1000 »

Hardeners dry. Resins don't change much.

you should be fine for 48 hours lid off, I'd mix the hardener a bit and recover; the other thing my nose notices is the bisphenol does exit in the air; so unlikely, but possibly you had a little less reactive agent...

Give it time or warm the area a bit with hair dryer.
My boat build is here -------->

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=62495

GrantL
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 28
Joined: Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:19 pm
Location: Houston, TX

Re: Left Ez filet lid off for 48hrs...Issues??

Post by GrantL »

Thanks, will do.

Does setting the boat out in the sun work as well? any issues from UV damage i should be worried about?

User avatar
Jaysen
* Bateau Builder *
* Bateau Builder *
Posts: 6499
Joined: Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:59 am
Location: St Helena Island, SC
Contact:

Re: Left Ez filet lid off for 48hrs...Issues??

Post by Jaysen »

Sun for heating works. UV damage needs time. Like several months. or 5 to be a bit more exact. That how long straight epoxy held up on some washboards on my helms. was worth the knowledge.
My already completed 'Lil Bit'. A Martens Goosen V12 set up to sail me to the fishing holes.
Currently working on making a Helms 24 our coastal cruiser.
“Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens” wrote:Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.
Jaysen wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:44 pm I tried to say something but God thought I was wrong and filled my mouth with saltwater. I kept my pie hole shut after that.

GrantL
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 28
Joined: Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:19 pm
Location: Houston, TX

Re: Left Ez filet lid off for 48hrs...Issues??

Post by GrantL »

Thanks!! very helpful

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 13 guests