FGCI is fine, but it is room-temperature only (60F or higher for proper
cure). Otherwise, it's fine.

Brian


Hmm, never found that. Even though I'm in FL (north), I've used it down to
the 40's with great success. In fact, it's the most forgiving epoxy I've ever
used. I've even laid up molded boats with it. Once, I mixed a batch of 2:1
backwards! No more beer with lunch ). I realized it and didn't use it, but
it kicked and cured normally and seemed as strong as the leftovers I have from
normal mixes. I used to be a die hard West man, then tried MAS which was very
inconsistent (for me). Now I stick with the FGCI which is cheap and excellent
material (no affiliation).
Greg Sefton

I haven't used it yet. I considered it but they pointed out that it's a
"room temp" epoxy. I think the web site says 60 F somewhere. Since I can't
guarantee my shop won't drop down colder during the winter, and I'd like to
spend less on heating anyway, I stuck with System Three (pardon the pun).
Glad to hear it's very forgiving too. How does it wet out glass? Does it
roll on thin, e.g. is the viscosity thin enough to put a thin coat on?

Brian

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"Bray Haven" wrote in message
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FGCI is fine, but it is room-temperature only (60F or higher for proper
cure). Otherwise, it's fine.

Brian


Hmm, never found that. Even though I'm in FL (north), I've used it down
to
the 40's with great success. In fact, it's the most forgiving epoxy I've
ever
used. I've even laid up molded boats with it. Once, I mixed a batch of
2:1
backwards! No more beer with lunch ). I realized it and didn't use it,
but
it kicked and cured normally and seemed as strong as the leftovers I have
from
normal mixes. I used to be a die hard West man, then tried MAS which was
very
inconsistent (for me). Now I stick with the FGCI which is cheap and
excellent
material (no affiliation).
Greg Sefton

How does it wet out glass? Does it
roll on thin, e.g. is the viscosity thin enough to put a thin coat on?

Brian

It's (FGCI) a pretty high viscosity resin, but I use it on glass (8 oz)
regularly and it wets out nicely. As for kicking at lower temps, it just takes
a bit longer, which lets it flow better ). For low viscosity resin, I like
the interlux epoxy. I don't need it very often.
Greg Sefton