CLeaning up epoxy.

[whiskywill]

Is there anything that can clean up uncured epoxy? I have used some epoxy from one of those double tubes which are supposed to mix it in the correct proportions. However something wasn't quite right because, after three days, it still hasn't cured properly.

 

[DrD]

Is there anything that can clean up uncured epoxy? I have used some epoxy from one of those double tubes which are supposed to mix it in the correct proportions. However something wasn't quite right because, after three days, it still hasn't cured properly.

Scrape off/dig out as much as you can first, then use acetone to remove the remaining resin.

Easiest place to get acetone in normal shops is to buy cheap nail varnish remover. I hope it goes without saying to avoid the "acetone free" nail varnish remover :wink: . Could try methylated spirit too if you already have some, the acetone should be more effective though.

Heat gun and a scraper if any of it has cured - you'll have an easier time of this if you used the rapid version (araldite rapid = red/white), which goes soft at a lower temperature.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Isopropyl alcohol works. Useful stuff for all sorts of things.

 

[whiskywill]

Thanks both. Nail varnish remover ready for action.

 

[Brentingby]

I've used vinegar to clean up uncured epoxy, too. It works well.