MJM
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Life is a learning lesson, so is painting a vehicle. As some of you know I had a filler issue not drying. Being the amateur, I thought it was my mistake by not adding enough hardener ( I know I added enough ). Well today I was still stewing over it so I called Evercoat and explained the situation.
After being shown how to read the products manufacture date, and how long the product is usable from manufacture date, I come to find out the filler and hardener where out of date. The filler was made in 2010, and the hardener in 2009.
Those two products where only out of date by 10 years.
So for us amateurs out there, check the product manufacturing date before use. At least I am comforted knowing I'm not a complete idiot that can't mix in hardener correctly.
Removed filler with a blade that hadn't hardened after 24 hours.
Removed the filler film with thinner and a rag, then blocked the panel with 180.
Sprayed two coats of epoxy yesterday so I can have a chemical bond with fresh filler that's not out dated.
After being shown how to read the products manufacture date, and how long the product is usable from manufacture date, I come to find out the filler and hardener where out of date. The filler was made in 2010, and the hardener in 2009.
Those two products where only out of date by 10 years.
So for us amateurs out there, check the product manufacturing date before use. At least I am comforted knowing I'm not a complete idiot that can't mix in hardener correctly.
Removed filler with a blade that hadn't hardened after 24 hours.
Removed the filler film with thinner and a rag, then blocked the panel with 180.
Sprayed two coats of epoxy yesterday so I can have a chemical bond with fresh filler that's not out dated.
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