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Default Thinning Epoxy

A small amount of acetone will work but it does change the strength and
porosity of the epoxy. A better idea would be to heat the cracks and epoxy
with a hair dryer. That will make the resin a lot less viscous without
effecting the cured properties.

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"James" wrote in message
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A while back someone mentioned that you could thin epoxy with acetone.
I need to pour some into some cracks.I'm using System 3 epoxy. Thanks,
Jim

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