consistency of resin?

[Ken448 10+ year member]

Doing a glass pod for my door panels, and my neighbor gave me some resin. Its THICK. Is it possible the resin is too old to use? OR is it normal to be thick. It doesnt seem to be hardening, and the bucket I mixed it in isnt getting warm yet..

Its so thick, its hard to pour, but it is like 20 degrees outside...

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[spl guru 10+ year member]

marijuana resin?

 

[spl guru 10+ year member]

Kidding, If its cold its gonna be like sludge-- need a warm enviroment to do it in

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

sounds like it is too cold to me...maybe old

 

[spl guru 10+ year member]

if its old stock tho it may be bad

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

Yes resin can get old over time. Also its usually not a good idea to use in cold temperatures since it takes more harderner to work and that can cause warping.

Even when fresh it doesnt pour like a liquid, it kinda has the consistency of maple syrup.

 

[spl guru 10+ year member]

maple syrup!!! mmmmm

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

dammit now i want some waffles

 

[WrenchGuy 10+ year member]

Resin has a shelf life of about a year or two. Bring the jug inside for a few days. 70 degrees is optimal for working with it but 80 is best. Use a tarp and space heater for the winter stuff thats what I do. MEKP dispensers are sweet but I usually mix mine hotter than necessary.

 

[spl guru 10+ year member]

im w u dman

blueberry

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

yah got the space heater rockin in the garage.. havent applied any to the parts yet, wanted to be sure my test sample hardens first!!