Resin Crystallizing?

[papajoe222]

I haven’t done any custom wrapping for over a year. I just finished a butt wrap for a friend and when I went to mix the Flex Coat and the resin had crystallized. I don’t know enough about epoxies to take a chance on using it. I know it will become a liquid if heated, but will it then be viable when mixed with the hardener?

[spoonplugger1]

10 second burst in microwave to liquify resin. It changes nothing.

[Alex from GA]

I boil a cup of water and put the bottle in it.  Same thing as the microwave but safer IMO.

[MickD]

Short bursts on the microwave are in no way risky or unsafe.  This is standard operating procedure for renewing crystalized epoxy, both wrap and adhesive. 

[papajoe222]

Thanks for the replies. I was going to wait for the kit I ordered, but seeing as I have 2/3 of the bottle, I’ll give using it a go. 

[casts_by_fly]

just loosen the cap before you turn the microwave on

[MickD]

16 hours ago, papajoe222 said:

Thanks for the replies. I was going to wait for the kit I ordered, but seeing as I have 2/3 of the bottle, I’ll give using it a go. 

If  you are still apprehensive then do the microwave routine then do a test wrap and see what you have.