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Styrene thinner is the recommended diluent for styrene based resins such as polyester and vinylester. This is a key component to fiberglass and gelcoat production process, and is the recommended thinner for spraying polyester gelcoat. Sold in 1 quart quantities only.
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White Plains
5 out of 5 stars.
Must have for Spraying Gelcoat.
5 years ago
This product is for thinning gelcoat for spraying and it works as advertised.
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NW Florida
4 out of 5 stars.
Styrene Resin Thinner
10 years ago
A must for gelcoat thinning and use with air equipment. Smallest quantity was a quart that far exceeded my needs but it will be on the shelf when next needed.
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Q: What is the shelf life of this? There is way to much for my use.
4 years ago2 Answers
A: Recommended storage per Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Store in a cool, dry place in the original container when possible. Keep away from moisture, excessive heat and sources of ignition. Do not place in direct sunlight. Published shelf life: Store below 25 ºC. If stored properly, has a shelf life of 6 months.
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is this the same thing as styrene wax additive? If not, is the wax additive for poly resin available?
5 years ago1 Answer
A: Styrene is the thinner for polyester resin and gel coat, it is not wax. We do sell the wax additive separately under Totalboat Gel coats.
5 years agoHelpful?
Q: Does styrene resin thinner have a shelf life? I bought 2 quarts of styrene several years ago for spraying gelcoat. I finally got the nerve to try my hand at it. When I opened the can of styrene, it had turned to a jellied mass like almost dry tree sap. I checked the other can and it had also turned. Both cans were tightly sealed with the tape still over the cap. Wound up using acetone since the gelcoat and MEKP had already been mixed.
5 years ago1 Answer
A: Yes it will go bad over time.
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Q: Can you tell me what the shelf life of this product is? I am trying to gather what I need for a project in the spring. Thanks in advance.
6 years ago1 Answer
A: Shelf life is quite long for styrene, spring use should be no problem.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: what ratio do you thin gelcoat to spray in a hvlp gun?
13 years ago1 Answer
A: I have a recipie that I use for spraying gel coat. I use a HVLP gun set anywhere from 10 psi to 40 psi depending on the thickness of the coat that i want . What i do is spray about 8 oz at a time because that is all I am able to spray with out it setting up in the gun. it does tend to leave some spray over lap lines but you will be sanding them away anyhow. so I mix 8 oz of gel and I add about an ounce of styrene to the gel coat I mix that for about 1-2 min so it is mixed in really well Then I add about a teaspoon of hardener. (if it is hot out cut that in half and by hot I mean over 80 degrees) I then mix this concotion for about 1 min and then pour into the gun and shoot it on. this has worked really well for me and I hope that it helps you out.
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