I need to open a big tube of 5200 for a small job because I need
mahogany color - and won't use it again for a while - how can I extend
the life - maybe put in the freezer?

"BCC" wrote in message
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I need to open a big tube of 5200 for a small job because I need
mahogany color - and won't use it again for a while - how can I extend
the life - maybe put in the freezer?


Same situation here. I have been purchasing the large tubes for year, mostly
for the cost savings.

However, I manage to keep a tube of white and a tube of mahogany open and
useable for months.. Once I punch the seal I reseal it with a spare, uncut
nozzle, wrap it in a plastic bag to keep air/moisture out to the plunger
area and put it in the frig..

Sometime the 5200 will set up, even on unopened tube, in the plunger area.
If that happens, I will soak the alum tube in a pot of boiling hot water..
It the contents aren't totally hard, this will soften allow the plunger to
release and you can salvage the remainder..

I've even cut open the tube it I want to salvage some soft 5200 and the tip
area is cured hard.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

BCC wrote in message
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I need to open a big tube of 5200 for a small job because I need
mahogany color - and won't use it again for a while - how can I extend
the life - maybe put in the freezer?



I wonder if this would be a good use of the wife's 'Foodsaver' kitchen
vacuum device?

It really doesn't take anything other than a common plastic shopping bag.
Just enough to keep any moisture laden air away from the plunger..

BTW, I just looked and I have a couple open (but resealed) tube in my
kitchen frig that must have been there for a year.. I can squeeze the side
of the tub and it is still soft.. I may have to dig a cured plug of 5200 out
of the tip of the tube when I want to use them..

This question came up about a year ago and someone suggested putting them in
the freezer.. I can testify that it isn't necassary and the stuff is ready
to use when you take it out of the frig. but might require some thawing time
if frozen.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

If you're in a Community Property state, then YES! Otherwise ...do it at
night when she's sleeping ;-)

Brian D


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"Don White" wrote in message
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BCC wrote in message
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I need to open a big tube of 5200 for a small job because I need
mahogany color - and won't use it again for a while - how can I extend
the life - maybe put in the freezer?



I wonder if this would be a good use of the wife's 'Foodsaver' kitchen
vacuum device?

Steve, or anyone,

Is 5200 water soluble? If so, freezing would be best if storing for a
really long time. But I haven't tried the refrigerator yet, just a nail in
the tip of the tube and a ZipLoc ...only works for awhile. I bet a blob of
silicon sealant or SikaFlex on the end of the tube would work too, since you
can pull either off later on.

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http://www.advantagecomposites.com -- Discounted System Three Resins
products

"Steve" wrote in message
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It really doesn't take anything other than a common plastic shopping bag.
Just enough to keep any moisture laden air away from the plunger..

BTW, I just looked and I have a couple open (but resealed) tube in my
kitchen frig that must have been there for a year.. I can squeeze the side
of the tub and it is still soft.. I may have to dig a cured plug of 5200
out
of the tip of the tube when I want to use them..

This question came up about a year ago and someone suggested putting them
in
the freezer.. I can testify that it isn't necassary and the stuff is ready
to use when you take it out of the frig. but might require some thawing
time
if frozen.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"Brian D" wrote in message
news:eE5bc.58046$K91.141734@attbi_s02...
Is 5200 water soluble?

I should hope not!

Steve

Now there's an idea! I'll try that out next time. I normally just keep these
in the freezer and they seem to keep fine.

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Keith
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Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and
he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
"Don White" wrote in message
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BCC wrote in message
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I need to open a big tube of 5200 for a small job because I need
mahogany color - and won't use it again for a while - how can I extend
the life - maybe put in the freezer?



I wonder if this would be a good use of the wife's 'Foodsaver' kitchen
vacuum device?

BCC ) writes:
I need to open a big tube of 5200 for a small job because I need
mahogany color - and won't use it again for a while - how can I extend
the life - maybe put in the freezer?


I don't use 5200 but for other substances that come in tubes I save the
"empty" tubes to cut open and dig out the dregs for small jobs.

For removing plugs from nozzels I find a wood screw usually works. It's
the first thing I try before attacking the plug with a piece of stiff wire
(clothes hanger or bicylce spoke) or a nail.

One problem I've found plugging some nozzels with a nail is the nail can rust
and discolour the contents of the tube near the nozzel. I'm probably
thinking of latex house caulk here.
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Hi

"Keith" skrev i en meddelelse
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Now there's an idea! I'll try that out next time. I normally just keep
these
in the freezer and they seem to keep fine.


You Romans are crazy, placing both mixed epoxy, polyester resin and opened
cans with Rubber mastic any kind in the cold ,been an everyday thing for
decades. --------- Do you realy buy rubber goof in cannisters , well if you
want to save money, you buy that type of gun that you can fill out of a
bucket then cost is halve of what you jokers seem to be paying at the local
handyman store, ----- realy how many of you guy's are profesional , seen
your plans for years now ontop it seem that no one even know the most common
everyday trick..
Boatbuilders eh.
P.C.