Bedding kit shelf life?

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Just wondering if a kit I have is ok to use. It is a Miles Gilbert bedrock kit that was kind of forgotten in my sea of goodies. I bought this kit just as S.I.R was changing hands to Cabelas. The kit was never frozen or anything and I just plan on using the epoxy and maybe the micro balloons. I use kiwi neutral shoe polish for a release agent. I am about to bed some arrow shaft in the forend of my synthetic stocked coyote rifle. Safe to use?thanks
 
According to the folks that make the epoxy that I use for bedding, there is no shelf life. The only thing that will happen is that the resin or the hardener may change color over time (to amber). This does not affect the finished product strength, only the appearance. While on the topic, if anyone wants to color their epoxy I recommend tempera paint powder (the same stuff you used in primary school) available at art stores. The powder is made from natural minerals. Equal parts of red, yellow and blue well-mixed into the resin before the hardener is added will give a nice dark brown color. Want the mix a little redder add a bit more red. Same with blonde, add a bit more yellow. For a 2 oz combined mix I use 1/4 tsp of each to start. For a release agent I am using a product that many marine builders use called Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Maximum Mold Release Wax @ $14.95 per 11 oz can. I buy my epoxy materials and this wax from a marine supplier. A single can lasts a long, long time, like several years.
 
the_tracker said:
According to the folks that make the epoxy that I use for bedding, there is no shelf life. The only thing that will happen is that the resin or the hardener may change color over time (to amber). This does not affect the finished product strength, only the appearance. While on the topic, if anyone wants to color their epoxy I recommend tempera paint powder (the same stuff you used in primary school) available at art stores. The powder is made from natural minerals. Equal parts of red, yellow and blue well-mixed into the resin before the hardener is added will give a nice dark brown color. Want the mix a little redder add a bit more red. Same with blonde, add a bit more yellow. For a 2 oz combined mix I use 1/4 tsp of each to start. For a release agent I am using a product that many marine builders use called Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Maximum Mold Release Wax @ $14.95 per 11 oz can. I buy my epoxy materials and this wax from a marine supplier. A single can lasts a long, long time, like several years.
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Nice tip on adding color.What epoxy do you use?
I have also been told that the sidewalk chalk kids use can give a good result if grated and powdered before adding to the mix. Adding to the rosin makes sense
as you can get a good mix without loosing pot time.

R
 
Over time I have had the resin go solid like a soft wax - not as when harder is added. If the container is set in warm water it will re-liquify, become transparent again and work just fine so don't throw it away. If in doubt mix up a small batch and see if it sets properly before doing the primary glue job.
 
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