Full Version: Outside Epoxy for Doming?

From: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#1]
 16 May 2006
To: ALL

Any suggestions on a epoxy that can be used for outdoors that won't yellow?

I've read tons of articles on the doming of outdoor things and most say that they will yellow in a short period of time. I'm trying some auto wheel inserts and don't want them to yellow or at least get the longest peroid of clear I can from them.

Thanks,
Puck


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EDITED: 16 May 2006 by PUCKERBRUSH

From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#2]
 16 May 2006
To: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#1] 16 May 2006

I thought there was a thread here recently that suggested using a two part polyurethane for outdoors. (or I might be dreaming)

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
 16 May 2006
To: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#1] 16 May 2006

For outdoor use, you'll need a two-part epoxy/urethane.

The single-part, UV-cure variety, will yellow within approx. 6 months, with prolonged exposure to sunlight. If the vehicle is garaged, much of the time, the dome won't yellow as quickly.

What you'll probably find with doming material is, because it has a shelf life, it's not necessarily an over-the-counter item.

Some manufacturers may wait until there are enough requests to warrant a batch, then send the collected orders out.

Depending on when you order, you could be days, or weeks, away from delivery.

Here's one of many companies:

http://www.deco-coat.com/urethane.html

EDITED: 16 May 2006 by DGL

From: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#4]
 16 May 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3] 16 May 2006

Thanks for the link. I ordered some UV samples from them so was on the wrong stuff when I was looking for the outdoor stuff. Going to go check out what they have to say on it now.

Puck

From: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#5]
 16 May 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3] 16 May 2006

Do you know a place to order the Dual Barrel Cartridges?

Puck

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6]
 16 May 2006
To: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#4] 16 May 2006

Here's a 69-post thread, which may yield more information:

http://www.engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=1004.1

I spoke to Terry Morris, (maker of Ultradome) over the weekend and spoke to him about epoxy, suitable for outdoor use.

He said humidity plays a big role in the successful application. Too much humidity will cause air bubbles.

Commercially, epoxy is applied in dehumidified, dust-free rooms.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7]
 16 May 2006
To: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#5] 16 May 2006

I "think" Deco carries the two-barrel cartridges, but I'm not sure.

Probably worth a call or an email.

To this point, I've only used single-part UV cure epoxy, but I have an application, where I'll need to delve into a two-part mixture.

From: Puck (PUCKERBRUSH) [#8]
 16 May 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7] 16 May 2006

Thanks, thought I had read that thread before but looks like I might have just skimmed it and not read all the posts. It has some good info.

I'm sending deco an email to get some info on there products for outdoor use.

Thanks,
Puck

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