Rage ultra shelf life?

DanMcG

DanMcG

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Does anyone know if there is a shelf life on the Evercoat Rage Ultra?
I have a gallon that I purchased in 2018 that has never been opened and would like to use it on my truck project. I did a search on the net with zero results, and I didn't find anything on the can as far as, best by or use by dates.
It's been stored in my basement which stays about 60-65° year round.
Thanks, Dan
 
@shine Could you explain the way you do it please? Just put your torch in the can, pull the trigger and let the gas fill it? Then get the cover on immediately after you stop? I'm trying to visualize how to do it.
 
The two most important things here are that the can was unopened, and that is was stored in a basement with almost constant cool temps. I even think an opened can could survive that long in a basement, IF it was well sealed. problem is, once some has been used, the can is usually not gonna seal well because of filler remnants around the lid. But I digress.

Stir up the can really well with something sturdy, and use it on some small area before going hog-wild. I'm sure it's fine.
 
With body fillers the smooth creamy oily portion constantly makes it's way up to the top. If you don't get it stirred into all the bottom of the can , then the first part you use will be extra nice & the latter too stiff. Small power mixer might help, such as the plastic vane types
With any body filler getting too stiff, but still good, you can mix in Evercoat honey additive to replinish the lost creamy portion.

Never used any , but bloxygen is a spray can of inert gas to puff in the top of fillers, paint, hardners, etc. I'd imagine anything oxygen free would do pretty much same thing, nitrogen , argon, 75/25 mix, co2, etc.
 
I'd not want to recommend a power tool stirrer for fear of introducing air into the filler. But filler certainly should be mixed well after it has sat for a while. I use an old metal paint stick that was given to me back when paint was mixed into straight-sided quart or pint cans by means of lines on the stick. It's sturdy enough to stir filler without breaking or buckling.

As far as atmospheric oxygen and moisture exposure goes, I have found the polyester/styrene monomers in body fillers to be remarkably stable, although I will admit I have not lived in an area where humidity is high all the time. Just don't expect a can that has been used and not well sealed to still be usable years later!
 
It helps to occasionally flip the can upside down. That helps to keep it separating.
 
release the wire wheel then just allow some gas out. it will sink into the can . any inert gas will work . just need to displace the oxygen and moisture . you can also lay wax paper on the surface .
 
Oops, didn't think of mentioning super low speed only if using a power mixer, not everyone can restrain them self with one or has the appropriate high torque low speed drill. The big plastic chopper knife looking filler mixing tools are also good for getting all the way to the sides & bottom of a can is safer for average person.. Not every method is safe for everyone.
 
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