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just curious

 

anybody else experiencing sticky/tacky resins in humid conditions?

 

we have been having humid weather in new england and the resin after curing is still sticky/tacky. more so than dryer weather

 

i eventually overcoated with hard as hull head cement

 

the shootout didnt cover humid weather

 

http://www.flyfishfood.com/2015/10/uv-resin-shootout.html

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I have never used any of the UV products. But with my expierence with some wood working finishes I would not be surprised to hear humidity has an effect.

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It's always humid around here. :) I don't think the atmospheric conditions have much effect on UV resins. Check the batteries in your UV light. If they are weak, it will take longer to cure the resin. Heck, when in doubt, change them out.

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Does the resin have a use by date ?

Most adhesives that I use for work have a 12 month shelf life.( Construction Industry )

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Most of the UV resins I use will dry tacky. I just wipe them down with an alcohol wipe. Not sure about the vodka. I'd probably want to drink it. Create a UV resin flavored vodka.

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ive read the articles and nothing regarding humid weather or humid conditions

 

under dryer weather/conditions the resin cures hard and tack free

 

i use silvercreeks uv resin and the batteries are brand new

 

so

 

anybody else experiencing sticky/tacky resins in humid conditions?

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I live in SW FL, 100% humidity without rain is a way of life. I have not had an issue when using clear goo hydro. I was going to suggest checking your batteries but I see you already have. Perhaps Silver Creek can chime in as he does seem to know the ins and outs of UV activated resins (not just his own product).

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Mine has been tacky.I have the loons thick mixture.Lots of humidity here in South Ga

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Not had that problem with the Silver Creek resin.

 

Rick

 

 

It's always humid around here. smile.png I don't think the atmospheric conditions have much effect on UV resins.

 

 

I live in SW FL, 100% humidity without rain is a way of life. I have not had an issue when using clear goo hydro.

Answer is pretty clear ... yes, humidity doesn't have no effect on the tackiness of cured UV resin.

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