Long term storage of epoxy

[wej]

What are the most optimum conditions to prolong the shelf life of marine epoxy sold here? I have several gallons left from a bug job and no projects til fall at the earliest and most likely next spring. Thank you.

[Cracker Larry]

Try to keep it from freezing, and even that doesn't seem to really hurt it. It's good for years.

[Fuzz]

Like Larry said it can last for years. I keep mine in a heated but cool shop and I do not think it ever goes bad. I had some System3 in 5 gallon jugs that was 25 years old and it still worked just fine. The bottom third of the resin was crystallized and hard. I heated up a big tub of water to around 150 and set the jugs in it until it cooled off. I had to do that about three times but I think I got about 95% use. The boat has been in use for 3 years now with no problems so it must have worked

[wej]

Thank you fellas!

I ordered way too much for a fiberglass job hoping I would have enough for a good start on a boat! Looks like 6 gallons total, not bad to get started!

[Fuzz]

Thank you fellas!

I ordered way too much for a fiberglass job hoping I would have enough for a good start on a boat! Looks like 6 gallons total, not bad to get started!

Be very careful!
I found this site and that is how I learned my old System 3 could be saved and used. I had 15 gallons of the stuff so I ordered some boat plans and the next thing I know BBV has returned in a big way

[wej]

My shop is still just a concrete slab, turning all my income back into the farm at the moment, next year should start to show the effort in increased income.....fingers crossed!