Fellow Europa builders,
I located the web-site for the manufacturer of Aeropoxy
(http://www.ptm-w.com) and asked about the change in color of the
hardener. Here is he reply from them.
Good building,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, 914, Airmaster C/S
(60%) tail kit done, wings closed, cockpit module installed, pitch
system in, landing gear frame in, rudder system in, working chapters 23
Fuselage Top, 24 Instrument Panel, 25 Electrical & 29 Main Gear.
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208
Home: 940-497-2123
Cel: 817-992-1117
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Bill Romey <bromey@ptm-w.com>
> Date: Fri Mar 26, 2004 17:28:40 US/Central
> To: rlborger@mac.com
> Subject: Aeropoxy
>
> Hello Bob,
> Thanks for your inquiry regarding Aeropoxy.=A0 I have attached a pdf
> data sheet for Aeropoxy 2032.=A0 If you have any problems opening it,
> please reply and I will either fax=A0or mail it to you.=A0 Our web site
> for Aeropoxy will up and running soon.
>
> As to the red color of the hardener, this is not a problem.=A0 The color
> is a reaction of the amines in the hardener with oxygen in the air.=A0
> The more it is exposed to air the more it turns color.=A0 We have done
> extensive testing with oxidized Aeropoxy hardeners and can find no
> deleterious effects.=A0 You are perfectly safe in using the red
> hardener.=A0 There is no reason to buy new material.=A0 These epoxies are
> very storage stable, except for the color change.
>
> If you have any questions, please call me or Scot Stettler at 800
> 421-1518.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Romey
> bromey@ptm-w.com
>
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