Epoxy 101
The basics. If you've never used liquid epoxy resins before, or if you are puzzled by how these materials work, start here.
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General
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Why Do Mirrorcast™ and Rivercast™ Cure so Slowly?
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How can I achieve translucent or opaque colors?
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How are glass microspheres used with epoxy resins?
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How is silica thickener used with epoxy resins?
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Is Submarine Underwater Epoxy suitable for patching a swimming pool or hot tub?
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What are the benefits of applying Summit Topcoat over Basecamp Climbing Paint?
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Are custom colors available for the Basecamp Climbing Wall Paint?
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What is the difference between SculpWood Putty and Quick Cure Wood Putty?
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Which General Purpose Hardener should I use?
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What is the difference between CastFX Liquid Colorants and the Epoxy Pigment Concentrates?
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Why did my Epoxy Blush?
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How do I Tint or Color System Three Epoxies?
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How long will System Threes outdoor wood finishing system last before maintenance is required?
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How long do I leave my river table or other casting project in the mold.
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How to clean my Epoxy, Pennant Paint, or Marine Spar Varnish finish.
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What are the effects of working in cool temperatures or below the recommended application temperature?
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Can System Three Epoxies be Used for Floor or Deck Coatings?
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Can System Three® coating products be buffed or polished?
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Repairing Cracks In Exterior Wood Components
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Can Epoxy Adhesives Be Used For Outdoor Projects?
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Can I thin my epoxy?
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Does System Three manufacture an adhesive for bonding to plastics?
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Can I sand your 2:1 epoxies before 72 hours?
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Is epoxy electrically conductive?
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Does high heat temperature or post-curing epoxy help improve cured properties?
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Do you still supply "The Epoxy Book?"
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How do I seal wood to prevent damaging moisture cycling effects?
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What determines the gel time of epoxy resin products?
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What materials will your adhesives bond together?
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What materials will adhere to epoxy surfaces?
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Why Do Mirrorcast™ and Rivercast™ Cure so Slowly?
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Measuring & Mixing
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What is the proper way to measure and mix System Three epoxies?
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What is the maximum batch size of epoxy I can mix?
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How do I mix large volumes of epoxy?
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How do I use a Utah Cartridge?
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Why did my epoxy resin mix get hot?
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How do I use a 50mL cartridge?
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How are waxed paper cups used with epoxy resins?
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How much epoxy do I need for my project?
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How do I measure by volume vs by weight?
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What is the proper way to measure and mix System Three epoxies?
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Product Compatibility
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What is the best product for patching / gluing materials that are wet or underwater?
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Can I coat metallic surfaces with System Three products?
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Can you apply paints over or under your epoxy coatings?
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System Three Epoxy Products for Aquariums
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Can I use TransTint dyes with System Three epoxies?
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Can I use the hardener from one of your epoxy systems with the resin from another?
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Are System Three epoxy products compatible with foam board?
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Painting and finishing System Three epoxies.
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Can I use a stain under or over System Three epoxies?
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Can polyester or gel coats be applied over epoxy?
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What is the best product for patching / gluing materials that are wet or underwater?
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Storage and Shelf Life
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Troubleshooting
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How can I Avoid or Remove Bubbles in an Epoxy Application?
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How do I clean up resin, hardener, and any uncured epoxy?
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What are the Causes and How do I Fix Fisheyes in Epoxy Coatings?
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Can I encapsulate objects like pennies, stones, or ribbons in my epoxy?
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Can I Still Use a Resin (Part A) that is Cloudy, Thickened, or Crystalized?
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After 24 hours, epoxy is still gummy. Is there any thinner or other liquid I can put on the surface that will harden it?
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How to remove cured epoxy.
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How to fix orange peel in an epoxy coating.
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The Part B hardener has gotten darker over time. Can I still use it?
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My epoxy resin is taking too long to cure. How can I speed it up?
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Why didn't the epoxy cure?
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How can I Avoid or Remove Bubbles in an Epoxy Application?