Thread: Storing Resin
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Default Storing Resin


Andrew Butchart wrote:
Autumn has definately arrived here along with colder temperatures. I
have a couple of gallons of polyester resin that I'd rather not move
into the house. It's in a plastic pail right now and the "scent" tends
to spread. I've tried putting the pail into a garbage bag but can
still smell it.

Would it be harmed if I just left it in the shed and the temperature
falls well below freezing? I'm hoping for enough nice days to finish
my hull but can't count on it.

Andrew B


I've actually had a can of Canaidan Tire polyester resin sit in the
back of my fridge for 20+ years and then used it all up before buying
another can. I'd keep the resin aritight and cool. Wrap a wire tie
around the plastic bag and maby suck the air out of it for good
measure. I've heard that if it crystalizes it can be heated and used.